Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Gary Morter has joined SEKO Logistics UK’s board


September 25, 2012 - Gary Morter has joined SEKO Logistics UK’s board as Executive Director to help realize the potential of the company’s strategic growth and expansion program.

In a career spanning 25 years in liner and logistics businesses, Gary has held senior management positions with P&O Containers, P&O Nedlloyd, APL Logistics and latterly as Group Managing Director of WT Sea-Air, which was acquired by Toll Group in 2010. He was Regional Ocean Freight Director, Europe/Middle East prior to joining SEKO Logistics.

Earlier this summer, the inaugural Sunday Times HSBC International Fast Track 200 league table ranked SEKO Logistics UK as one of the UK’s fastest-growing private companies in terms of international sales. Ranked 131st SEKO Logistics was one of 36 companies in the southeast of England recognized as making a significant contribution to the regional economy over the last two tears, despite the downturn.

SEKO’s London-based Chairman and COO, Mark White commented: “We are excited to have Gary join our team as we continue to grow our UK business. His in-depth knowledge and experience will further strengthen our ability to provide our clients with innovative logistics solutions. Our profile is growing quickly and that is creating a whole host of new and exciting opportunities. Adding Gary to our already-strong executive team in the UK means we can turn more of this potential into new business.”

Gary Morter said: “I’m very happy to be joining such a positive and talented team of people that are driving SEKO Logistics UK forward. The recent Sunday Times’ listing is an endorsement of the company's progression and I aim to continue that trend.”

About SEKO

Founded in 1976, SEKO is a global supply chain solutions and logistics provider with more than 100 locations around the globe.  SEKO deploys tailored services to the retail, consumer goods, fashion, apparel, health care, pharmaceutical, aerospace, government, high-tech, automotive, exhibiting & energy sectors.

SEKO offers a full range of supply chain solutions including global air and ocean transportation, ground transportation, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing & distribution, home delivery and contract logistics. SEKO’s IT solutions offer a broad range of real?time, web?based shipment management and data-exchange tools for a high degree of supply-chain visibly. To learn more about SEKO visit us at www.sekologistics.com.