TORONTO,
Sept. 30, 2013 /CNW/ - Wheels
Group Inc. ("Wheels" or the "Company") (TSXV: WGI), a leading
North American non-asset third party logistics (3PL) provider,
today announced changes to its Executive Team.
Walt Whitt will assume a new role
within Wheels' corporate mergers and acquisitions group. As part of
the Executive Team, Mr. Whitt will support strategic initiatives to
expand Wheels' service capabilities, as well as stay closely
involved with key accounts and agent development to ensure
continued success.
With Mr. Whitt's transition to this new role, Tim Boyce will assume the role of President of
Wheels Clipper, while continuing to serve as Chief Marketing
Officer of the Company. With over 20 years in the transportation
industry having held senior roles at CP, Canpar Transport, TST
(TNT) and Overland, Mr. Boyce brings a depth of experience to his
expanded role.
About Wheels
Founded in 1988, Wheels is a leading North American 3PL, supply
chain logistics provider. As a non-asset provider, the Company
develops advanced supply chain solutions delivered through its
qualified partner network of over 6,000 truck, rail, air and ocean
carriers. Wheels serves consumer goods, food and beverage,
manufacturing and retail clients through 26 offices throughout the
US and Canada. Wheels has been
named one of Canada's 50 Best
Managed Companies since 1997, Platinum since 2003. Wheels has been
named one of North America's Top
100 Third-Party Logistics ("3PL") Companies, one of the Top 100
Food 3PL's and one of the Top Five IMC's (intermodal marketing
companies).
SOURCE Wheels Group Inc.