READING, PA — Penske Logistics this week announced the appointment of Jeff Jackson as its new President. Jackson is set to take the helm following the planned retirement of current President, Marc Althen. Boasting more than 28 years of experience in the transportation industry, Jackson brings valuable expertise and insight to his new role.
Brian Hard, President of Penske Transportation Solutions, expressed his confidence in Jackson’s leadership abilities. “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,” said Hard.
Jackson has held several key operations management and leadership roles within Penske Logistics, including Executive Vice President of Operations – Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC), Senior Vice President of Operations – DCC, and SVP, Operations of the Eastern Region. His tenure at Penske Truck Leasing saw him serving as Area Vice President – Northeast, and District Manager in Tampa and Memphis. Before Penske’s acquisition of Rollins Leasing Corp., Jackson also held positions as rental manager and branch manager in Atlanta, Jacksonville, and Tampa.
On his appointment, Jackson expressed his excitement and readiness to lead. “I’m honored and thrilled to take on this new opportunity and to work with such a dynamic leadership team and group of associates,” Jackson said. “We have built an incredible logistics and supply chain business and see tremendous opportunities ahead for us.”
Jackson holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of South Florida and is a member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. Further cementing his industry credentials, he was recently named a “top supply chain pro to know” by Supply and Demand Chain Executive magazine.
The appointment of Jackson marks a significant milestone for Penske Logistics, signaling a continued commitment to strong leadership and operational excellence in the transportation industry.
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