CEVA Logistics appoints new directors in IT, quality and operations

JACKSONVILLE, Florida – CEVA Logistics, one of the leading supply chain companies in the world, has appointed three new directors in information technology, quality assurance and rail service operations: Rick Fields, Melissa Alwood and Todd Pye.
Rick Fields has been promoted to director of technology. In his new role, Fields will be responsible for the continued development of CEVA’s Matrix™ supply chain application suite, including both transportation and distribution modules, for deployment across contract logistics operations. He has been instrumental in developing Matrix™ into a best-in-class system, which is now used by CEVA across its entire global network. Fields began with CEVA in 2002 as a project manager and was appointed information technology manager in 2004 and senior information technology manager in 2007.
Melissa Alwood has been promoted to director of quality assurance. In her new role, Alwood will be responsible for the continued development of CEVA’s quality development and continuous improvement initiatives for contract logistics operations in North America. She began with CEVA in 1999 as a quality analyst. Alwood was promoted to manager of quality assurance in 2002 and senior manager of quality assurance in 2005.
Todd Pye has rejoined CEVA as director of operations for the company’s rail services group, a role he held prior to taking a year off to pursue his Master of Business Administration degree. Pye was previously with CEVA from 1998 to 2007, where he held various positions in operations and business development before being promoted to director of operations. During his time with CEVA, he has largely focused on CEVA’s rail services offering, which includes providing intermodal, automotive, remote rail refueling services for locomotives, and truck-to-rail distribution services.

CEVA Logistics is a leading global supply chain management company. We provide end-to-end design, implementation and operational solutions in contract logistics and freight forwarding to large and medium-sized national and multinational companies. CEVA employs 54,000 people and runs an extensive global network with facilities in over 100 countries. Following the merger with EGL in August 2007, the new combined company had pro forma sales of € 6.3 billion. For more information, please visit www.cevalogistics.com