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GEODIS appoints a Global Head of E-Commerce

Ashwani Nath Sept 18

Ashwani Nath, Vice-President & Global Head of e-channel solutions

GEODIS announces the creation of a global position for e-commerce with the appointment of Ashwani Nath as Vice-President & Global Head of e-channel solutions. Reporting to Philippe de Carné, Group CCO, Ashwani Nath will be responsible for building and promoting end-to-end e-commerce omni-channel solutions, gathering all existing physical & digital expertise in the company.

By creating this position, the Group intends to strengthen its position in the booming e-commerce logistics sector in Europe and around the world by developing e-fulfillment infrastructure in warehouses, order management systems for cross border last mile & customer service for end to end visibility. This new role also goes along with the recent evolution of the GEODIS’ organization which aims at facilitating an easy access to the GEODIS services for its customers.

“I am confident in Ashwani’s ability to create value for both our customers and our Group by designing innovative global e-commerce solutions. Ash’s deep experience and knowledge of the logistics market make him the real expert to optimize our customers’ supply chains with end-to-end solutions dedicated to the omni-channel e- commerce sector.” declares Philippe de Carné.

Ashwani Nath, was previously Global Market Line Director – Retail for GEODIS. Starting his career after graduating in economics & management, he records more than thirty-three years of experience in the logistics sector. He has held various regional & global leadership roles within global logistics companies, based in India, Sri Lanka, Italy, The Netherlands and France.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a top-rated, global supply chain operator recognized for its passion and commitment to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. GEODIS’ growth-focused offerings (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport) coupled with the company’s truly global reach thanks to a direct presence in 67 countries, and a global network spanning 120 countries, translates in top business rankings, #1 in France, #4 in Europe and #7 worldwide.

In 2017, GEODIS accounted for over 40,500 employees globally and generated €8.1 billion in sale