Cleveland, OH — World Group announced today the promotion of Emily Hunger, a third-generation member of the founding family, to Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Marketing, effective immediately.
Emily’s expanded role reflects World Group’s continued focus on culture, people, and family leadership as the company operates in an increasingly competitive and rapidly evolving logistics and transportation landscape. In her new position, she will oversee human resources, internal communications, and employee engagement initiatives, while maintaining strategic oversight of marketing across the World Group family of companies.
In this role, Emily will focus on strengthening World Group’s position as an employer of choice, ensuring the organization’s culture, values, and leadership practices continue to scale alongside the business. Her responsibilities include advancing internal alignment, enhancing the employee experience, and ensuring that how World Group shows up internally is consistently reflected in how it presents itself to customers and partners.
“World Group represents the best of both worlds — global scale with a family-owned feel,” said Emily. “My focus is on preserving what has made our culture special for decades, while thoughtfully nurturing it into the future, so our employees and customers continue to experience that difference as the company evolves.”
Founded in 1961, World Group remains a privately-owned company, headquartered in Rocky River, Ohio, and is now celebrating 65 years in business. With a diversified portfolio spanning logistics, transportation, and supply chain solutions, the company is committed to long-term partnerships, operational excellence, and investing in the people who drive its success.
Emily’s promotion underscores World Group’s belief that strong culture, engaged employees, and disciplined leadership are essential to building a resilient organization for the next generation.
