Pennsylvania-based Penske Logistics, a supply chain and logistics solutions provider, recently announced Jeff Jackson has been appointed the company’s new president.
“We’re very pleased to have such an experienced operations leader like Jeff at the helm of our logistics business,” Brian Hard, Penske Transportation Solutions president, said. “Jeff’s strong operations and leadership background, breadth of experience with customers, and industry expertise gives us great confidence as he takes on his new role.”
Jackson has more than 28 years of experience in the transportation industry. He has held numerous operations management and leadership roles with Penske Logistics including executive vice president of operations – dedicated contract carriage (DCC), senior vice president (SVP) of operations – DCC and SVP, and operations of the Eastern Region.
He also has held roles with Penske Truck Leasing including area vice president of the Northeast, and Tampa and Memphis district managers.
Jackson earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing at the University of South Florida, and was rental manager and branch manager in Atlanta, Jacksonville, and Tampa for Rollins Leasing Corp. prior to Penske purchasing the company.
Supply and Demand Chain Executive magazine recently named Jackson a “top supply chain pro to know.”
Jackson replaces Marc Althen who is retiring.