Jeanine L. Charlton serves as Senior Vice President & Chief Technology & Digital Officer at Merchants Fleet. She joined the company in June 2018 after serving as a Merchants Fleet board member. Jeanine provides strategic leadership to all Merchants Fleet technology initiatives, to include the innovative and proprietary fleet management software – Merchants TotalView. She is focused on positioning the company for technological advancement and continued growth while creating a culture that celebrates innovation and collaboration.
Jeanine has an extensive Fortune 100 technology leadership background in the automotive, transportation, supply chain & manufacturing industries. She has been on the forefront of IT and business integration by leading the consolidation of manufacturing and technology processes and strategies to create a superior client experience at technology powerhouses DXC Technology, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Electronic Data Systems (EDS). Over the past 25 years, she has successfully enabled multiple enterprise and government transformations, leveraging technology, services, and people, resulting in improved financial, client, and employee metrics.
Jeanine is an active member of her community, having served on several boards as a technology advisor and contributing time & resources to many community initiatives, including Michigan Women in Technology, Forbes Technology Council, Susan G. Komen, and the Boys & Girls Club of SE Michigan. She has been a mentor in the Menttium Global Leadership Development Program for over 20 years. Jeanine has been named one of the National Diversity Council’s Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology, a 2020 Chicago CIO of the Year® ORBIE® Award winner, and a 2021 CIO100 winner.
Jeanine received training from Central Michigan University, Arizona State University, Thunderbird School of Business, Columbia University, Harvard University, and Competent Boards. Jeanine lives in New Hampshire with her husband Greg Burke. Jeanine remains active and passionate about health, fitness, and nutrition.
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Q&A: How Tariffs Are Affecting Fleet Operations and Upfitting in 2025
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Merchants Fleet Unveils Strategy to Transform Technology Wins into Growth Opportunities
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NewsFleet Industry Veteran Matt Dyer Appointed as New CEO of Merchants Fleet
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Supply & Demand Chain Executive Names Merchants Fleet ClearCharge™ Program to List of 2024 Top Supply Chain Projects
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‘Unlocking the Real Power of AI for Fleets’ featuring Merchants’ AI Strategist, Dr. Suzannah Hicks
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Merchants Fleet Named to Inc. Magazine’s List of the Northeast’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for Second Year in a Row
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Merchants Fleet Announces the Retirement of Chairman, CEO & President Brendan P. Keegan
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UncategorizedMerchants Fleet Hires Jessica Starke as Regional Sales Manager for Central Region Truck & Van Rental Division
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Merchants Fleet Hires Brian Piern as Vice President of Regional Sales
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The Car Doctor Podcast: Electrifying Your Fleet with Hari Nayar of Merchants Fleet
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BizcastNH Podcast: Kirk Hoffman, Merchants Fleet
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Merchants Fleet Recognized as a US Best Managed Company, Third Year in a Row
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Merchants Fleet Recognized as a Sustainability Leader at 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards
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UncategorizedHow to Achieve Fleet Safety Certification: A Step-by-Step Guide for Businesses
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Nirmit Agarwala of Merchants Fleet Wins Gold Award at 2024 Globee® Awards
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NewsMerchants Fleet Hires Nick Hafto to Oversee Regional Sales of the Greater Indianapolis Area
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Merchants Fleet Announces Expanded Partnership with McLaren Racing
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NewsMerchants Fleet Hires Blake Buchanan as Regional Sales Manager of Texas and Louisiana
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Merchants Fleet EV Charging Management Guide
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The Road To EV Adoptions with Merchants Fleet
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Merchants Fleet Survey Reveals Sustainability Will Heavily Influence 2023 Holiday Shopping Season
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Trucking Logistics: Fleet Managers Guide
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Merchants Fleet Hires Christina Malseed (Saneman) as Regional Sales Manager for the US Eastern Region
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Merchants Fleet Expands EV Lineup with 250 New 2024 Chevrolet Silverado Electric Pick Up Trucks
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Merchants Fleet Named to 2024 REAL LEADERS®️ Top Impact Companies List
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Future of FleetElectric Vehicle Ranges: Fleet Managers Guide
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The electrifying revolution: Navigating the transition to electric vehicle fleets
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Christina Malseed (Saneman) is Ready for ‘Pivotal Year’ at Merchants Fleet
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Stellantis Strengthens Commercial Vehicle Business: Merchants Fleet to Purchase 12,500 All-new Ram ProMaster Electric Vans
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Merchants Fleet Named Recipient of 2023 Top Supply Chain Projects Award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive
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Kilowatt Podcast with Hari Nayar
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Merchants Fleet ClearCharge™ Equips Commercial Fleets With Home, Work, Public, and Remote Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions
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Merchants Fleet Earns Great Place to Work Certification™ for Eighth Consecutive Year
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Amid Explosive Growth, Merchants Fleet Names Business Transformation Leader
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NewsFuture of FleetElectrificationHow to Write an Electric Vehicle Fleet RFP [+Template]
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Future of FleetElectrificationCharged Fleet Interview: A New Offering for Charging and Infrastructure
