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By Alex Lennane
Seko Logistics has appointed Gordon Branov (above) as its new CEO, effective from Monday.
Mr Branov replaces Philippe Gilbert, who has served as interim CEO since January and will continue as chair of the board of directors.
The new CEO joins from Estes Forwarding Worldwide, where he was chief product officer for a few months. But prior to that, he was regional head of LTL and final mile for Maersk, and was also formerly chief executive for Pilot Freight Services prior to its acquisition by Maersk.
“We are thrilled to welcome Gordon as Seko’s new CEO,” said Mr Gilbert.
“His deep industry expertise and proven track record of building resilient, customer-centric organisations make him an outstanding choice to lead Seko into its next era of growth.”
Towards the end of last year, Seko announced a management shake-up after recapitalisation saw it gain a new majority shareholder, due to the “ongoing freight recession”.
Seko said at the time: “Through the transaction, the company secures significant new investment from its new ownership group, comprised of premier global financial institutions, and strengthens its financial foundation with a substantial improvement of the company’s balance sheet, positioning Seko for long-term growth and stability at the forefront of the logistics industry.”
CEO and president James Gagne “transitioned” from his role, while Mr Gilbert was made interim CEO. CFO Matthew Brown also left the company, as did CTO Mike Powell.
Seko said today that the appointment followed a “comprehensive” search by the nomination committee.
“His arrival comes at a pivotal time, as Seko continues to invest in technology, talent, and service innovation to support its ambitious growth plans. With a clear focus on expanding market share, deepening client relationships, and entering new sectors, Seko is well-positioned to capitalise on emerging opportunities and deliver long-term value to clients across a rapidly evolving global logistics landscape.”
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