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Forward Air chairman, 2 directors leave after shareholder vote

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Forward Air announced Thursday that Chairman George Mayes has resigned following the company’s annual shareholder meeting.

Directors Javier Polit and Laurie Tucker did receive the majority vote required to remain on the board but voluntarily resigned.

Activist investor Ancora Holdings Group had targeted for removal the three directors in the weeks leading up to the company's annual meeting.

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