HOOFDDORP, Netherlands, Jan. 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
CEVA Logistics, the 4th largest supply chain company worldwide, has appointed Peter Dew as Group Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective April 1, 2008. He will be responsible for establishing and implementing CEVA's IT strategy at a global level.
Peter Dew has a wealth of experience from similar roles in major international corporations. Prior to joining CEVA, he was CIO of Linde Group and before that Group Director, Information Management at BOC. "This is a great time to be joining as dynamic a company as CEVA. I look forward very much to working with my new colleagues at building a true logistics industry leader."
CEVA's CEO John Pattullo said, "With everything he brings to the job, Peter will develop IT into a best-in-class function, providing real competitive advantage. There is no doubt that IT is absolutely crucial to the CEVA vision and to achieving our growth ambitions."
Peter will join the Executive Board of CEVA and will be based at the corporate Head Office in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands.
CEVA. Making Business Flow
CEVA Logistics supply chain management is recognised by its customers for making their business flow through our commitment to their success. CEVA focuses on a diverse range of market sectors including automotive & tyres, technology, industrial, retail & consumer goods, health care, publishing, aerospace and oil & gas. We offer our customers increased efficiency and reduced transit times, thanks to our ongoing focus on operations excellence and the visibility and control that we create in supply chains. As a leading global logistics company, we provide end-to-end design, implementation and operation of logistics solutions in contract logistics, freight forwarding, distribution management and transportation management for large and medium-sized national and multinational companies.
CEVA combines the heritage of two great companies, TNT Logistics and EGL, which merged in August 2007. We employ more than 50,000 people and operate an extensive global network with facilities in over 100 countries worldwide. We operate 614 warehouses around the globe summing a combined space of approximately 8, 6 million square meters. For fiscal year 2006, CEVA reported combined pro forma sales of ? 6 billion. CEVA is an Apollo portfolio company. Apollo is one of the leading private equity investors in the world. CEVA's CEO is John Pattullo. For more information www.cevalogistics.com
