Link Logistics Chief Technology Officer Wins 2025 ChicagoCIO ORBIE Award

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The 2025 ChicagoCIO ORBIE Awards have recognized Link Logistics chief technology officer Clark Ardern in the Enterprise category. The program recognizes C-suite technology executives who demonstrate exceptional leadership and drive digital transformation within their organizations.  

Ardern accepted his award before fellow nominees and colleagues at a live ceremony in Chicago. "Clark is an innovative, collaborative and focused leader who is highly respected across our firm and industry,” said Luke J. Petherbridge, chief executive officer, Link Logistics. “His efforts to build Link Logistics’ best-in-class technology and data platform have set a new standard for industrial real estate.”  

Leading the industrial real estate firm’s technology and data strategy, Ardern oversees a team of 125 professionals focused on empowering employees, serving customers and adding value to the firm’s warehouse properties. Among his many achievements is the development of Link+, the firm’s digital platform for customers, which won a 2024 CIO 100 Award.

"Data and technology are foundational to our operating model at Link Logistics as we position ourselves for the future,” said Ardern. “I am honored to be recognized by the 2025 ChicagoCIO ORBIE Awards. Thank you to Link Logistics' leadership for their continued support and to our Technology team members for their dedication as we shape the future of our industry.”  

About Link Logistics

Link Logistics is a leading operator of last-mile industrial real estate and warehouse properties. Established by Blackstone in 2019, Link Logistics supports the delivery of essential goods through a half-billion-square-foot portfolio of modern warehouses across the U.S. By connecting consumption, technology and e-commerce, we play a vital role in how businesses reach their customers. We leverage our scale, proprietary data, and focus on sustainability and power to help customers run smarter operations and deliver value for stakeholders. At the same time, we prioritize our people and communities, making a positive difference where we live and work. For more information, please visit www.linklogistics.com.

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