Ascent Global Logistics Announces Formation of New Executive Team Post H.I.G. Acquisition

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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Ascent Global Logistics (“Ascent”), a prominent provider of technology-driven expedited logistics and supply chain solutions, is excited to announce the formation of a newly appointed executive leadership team. This follows the acquisition of Ascent by a subsidiary of H.I.G. in December 2023. CEO Paul J. Martins has assembled a dynamic team committed to propelling the company forward into an era of innovation, substantial growth, and operational excellence.

Paul J. Martins has been leading Ascent as CEO since September 2023. With over 30 years of industry expertise gained from strategic leadership roles at renowned companies such as UPS, Mercury Air Cargo, Towne Air Freight, MNX Global Logistics, and Global Critical Logistics, Martins brings invaluable experience to Ascent. His current position on the Board of Directors for Smartways, a healthcare logistics company based in Sydney, Australia, underscores his dedication to advancing excellence within the logistics sector.

Martins is thrilled to introduce the members of Ascent’s executive leadership team:

Matthew Yoder, serving as President and Chief Strategy Officer, spearheads Ascent’s expansion by recognizing and leveraging emerging market opportunities. With previous experience as Head of Global M&A and Strategy at Emergent Cold, Yoder led successful investments in logistics and supply chain companies, culminating in a profitable exit with the sale to Lineage Logistics. Since joining Ascent in June 2020, Yoder has continued to drive strategic initiatives forward.

Mauro Rodrigo González serves as President and Chief Commercial Officer, leading Ascent’s commercial strategy and fostering client relationships to expand business operations. With prior experience as President and Managing Director of Kuehne + Nagel Mexico, González brings invaluable expertise to his role. He previously held the position of Chief Synergy Officer and President of the Time-Critical division at Ascent before assuming his current role in July 2021.

Raimar Schmitt, appointed as Chief Operating Officer in December 2023, oversees operations at Ascent, leveraging his operational proficiency to enhance service delivery for clients. Schmitt previously served as the Chief Operating and Strategy Officer for Global Critical Logistics and held leadership roles at Kuehne + Nagel Canada.

Jack Korslin, the new Chief Financial Officer, brings extensive financial expertise to Ascent. Previously serving as CFO for Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. and Emergent Cold, Korslin has a proven track record of transforming businesses through strategic financial management.

Anthony DeCanti, recently appointed as Chief Technology Officer, spearheads technological innovation and digital transformation endeavors at Ascent. With extensive experience as a business leader in technology strategy, DeCanti joins Ascent from Republic Services, where he served as CIO since 2017.

With the integration of additional seasoned leaders within the organization, including John Heaney, Tiffany Hutchens, Micah Holst, and Connor Denney, Ascent is well-positioned to drive growth and enhance its premium time-critical global logistics offerings.

“We are thrilled to introduce our newly assembled leadership team, comprised of industry veterans and forward-thinking strategists,” said Paul J. Martins, CEO of Ascent Global Logistics. “I am truly fortunate to partner with and serve this incredible team. With their collective expertise and dedication to innovation alongside support from our partners at H.I.G., we are confident in our ability to drive continued success and deliver exceptional value to our customers. Together, this accomplished team is prepared to propel Ascent to new heights of success.”

Ascent eagerly anticipates the promising journey ahead as it enters this new chapter led by its dynamic executive leadership team.

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