Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Logistics company OHL hires Vice President, Internal Audit

Danny Sawyer to lead global 3PL’s internal audit function

Brentwood, Tenn. (August 12, 2009) – Global logistics company OHL recently added Danny Sawyer to its logistics team as Vice President, Internal Audit. In this new role at OHL, Sawyer will establish formal programs, policies, and processes for the internal audit function including formal lines of communication with the OHL audit committee and board of directors.

“We are pleased to welcome Danny to OHL,” said Paul Stone, CFO at OHL. “I was fortunate to work with Danny in the past and know he will bring great value to OHL. His extensive international experience will allow him to design and execute financial and operating audit programs for OHL’s numerous locations throughout the world.”

Sawyer is a CPA who most recently served as Global Vice President, Internal Audit at Sitel Corporation where he also started that company’s internal audit function, which spanned five continents. He also previously held senior level auditing roles at Willis North America and Cigna Healthcare.

“OHL is a company with outstanding leaders who are passionate about their business and their employees,” commented Sawyer. “I look forward to the challenges of building another internal audit team that will add value for the company and our board. I’m energized by the fact that I’ve joined a company that is really moving in the right direction and continuing to grow.”

Sawyer, a native of Nashville, has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Western Kentucky University and is an active member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

For a photo of Danny Sawyer or to view this release online, please visit http://www.ohl.com/news/archives/2009-news/logistics-company-hires-vp-internal-audit.htm.

About OHL
Based in Tennessee, OHL is one of the largest 3PLs in the world, providing integrated global supply chain management solutions including transportation, warehousing, customs brokerage, freight forwarding and import and export consulting services. With three business units- Global Freight Management and Logistics, Contract Logistics and North America Transportation - OHL operates more than 120 value-added distribution centers, offers comprehensive transportation management services, employs over 6,000, and has offices worldwide. OHL has expertise in direct to consumer fulfillment, serves a wide range of business sectors from specialty retail to manufacturing, and specializes in the apparel; electronics; printing; food and beverage and consumer packaged goods industries.