HAVERHILL, MA: USA, Europe and Asia, January 8, 2007
GlobalWare Solutions (GWS), a full-service provider of supply chain management solutions with operations in North America, Europe and Asia, has appointed David I. Beatson, as Chief Executive Officer immediately. David will replace former CEO, Bob Roche, who will assume the role of Chairman of the Board and provide ongoing support to the company’s strategic direction.
Mr. Beatson brings over 30 years of senior executive experience in the global supply chain, logistics and transportation industry. Most recently, he served as the Principal and Founder of Ascent Advisors, LLC a strategic advisory firm that provides industry consulting and M&A advice to private equity and venture capital firms, and strategic advisory services to corporations in the transportation, logistics and supply chain industry. An experienced and successful CEO for several multi-million dollar companies within the supply chain sector, including Panalpina North America, Emery Worldwide and Circle International Group, David brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership and vision to GWS that will help deliver end-to-end solutions to clients on a global basis.
“We are excited to have someone of David’s ability join GlobalWare Solutions,” said Mr. Roche. “David has the experience, background and drive to take GWS to the next level. His firm commitment on customer satisfaction is consistent with GlobalWare’s core values and goals. GWS has made tremendous strides over the past two years and we are poised for rapid growth in the supply chain marketplace. We are confident that David’s proven track record of driving significant growth in revenue and profits combined with his customer-centric focus will ensure the successful evolution of GlobalWare.”
“I am very excited to be part of a world class organization that has an outstanding group of dedicated employees, a unique set of global digital and physical fulfillment capabilities, impeccable standards for quality customer service, and a blue chip list of Fortune 1000 clients,” commented Mr. Beatson. “GlobalWare Solutions offers an unrivaled portfolio of supply chain services to solve client’s business challenges. GWS’ cornerstone for success is our consultative analysis and the delivery of both digital and physical products, supported by a powerful real time management information system, GlobalView. The GWS goal is to allow our clients to accelerate the velocity of their business while compressing the “order-to-cash” cycle, thereby decreasing their fixed costs, increasing sales and improving customer satisfaction.”
With over 25 years experience in complete end-to-end global supply chain management, GlobalWare offers a comprehensive suite of services; such as Global Sourcing, Vendor Managed Inventory, Fulfillment, Reverse Logistics, Consulting and Assessments, e-Business/e-Commerce solutions, Physical and Digital Distribution, Transportation, Postponement, Security Programs and web enabled sales and information tools.
About David I. Beatson:
Mr. Beatson has over 30 years of senior executive experience in the global supply chain, logistics and transportation industry with Panalpina North America Inc., Emery Worldwide, Circle International Group Inc., American Airlines and Northwest Airlines. Most recently, he served as the Principal and Founder of Ascent Advisors, LLC a strategic advisory firm that provides industry consulting and M&A advice to private equity and venture capital firms, and strategic advisory services to corporations in the transportation, logistics and supply chain industry. Mr. David Beatson earned his B.S. in Business Administration from The Ohio State University and an MBA with a concentration in Finance and Marketing from the University of Cincinnati.
About GlobalWare Solutions:
GlobalWare Solutions (GWS) is privately held ISO 9001 certified full-service provider of world class global end-to-end supply chain management solutions with locations in the USA, Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia, China and India. GWS provides unique customized and scaleable solutions from procurement, manufacturing and distribution of physical goods to e-Commerce and digital order and delivery of software and licenses. Whether our clients are managing software introductions and revisions, streamlining production or fulfillment processes, looking for ways to generate incremental revenue or simply in need of an experienced supply chain provider, GlobalWare Solutions delivers exceptional value and seamless productivity worldwide. For more information visit our website at http://www.globalwaresolutions.com or call 1-800-469-7500 to request a free supply chain analysis. |