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Wheels Announces Appointment of Chief Marketing Officer
TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2012, 2012 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) --
Wheels Group Inc. ("Wheels" or the "Company") (TSXV: WGI), a leading North American 3PL, supply chain logistics provider, is
pleased to announce that Tim Boyce has been appointed Chief Marketing
Officer (CMO). Mr Boyce will lead the development and implementation of
the Company's sales and marketing strategies to drive continued growth
while supporting customer satisfaction and retention.
For the past 19 years, Mr. Boyce has served in numerous segments of the
transportation industry, including senior management roles with Canpar
Transport, TST (formerly TNT) Overland Express and, most recently, with
Canadian Pacific Railway.
Wheels is also pleased to announce that Mike McCarron will join the
Company's mergers and acquisitions team through the provision of
consulting services related to identifying consolidation and
acquisition opportunities within the Canadian third party and freight
brokerage sectors, with a focus on small and medium sized companies.
Mike McCarron has over 30 years of industry experience and was one of
the founding partners of MSM Transportation, acquired by Wheels in
October, 2012. Mr. McCarron has held numerous leadership positions
within the transportation industry. He currently serves on the
Executive Board of Directors and is the Convention Chairman of the
Ontario Trucking Association. Mr. McCarron also serves on the Board of
Directors of the Canadian Trucking Alliance and is a Past President of
the Toronto Transportation Club.
"We look forward to Mr. Boyce's continued contribution to Wheels'
success and welcome Mr. McCarron to the team. The Company will benefit
from their experience and leadership as we execute on our aggressive
growth plans, both organically and through mergers and acquisitions."
said Doug Tozer, CEO of Wheels.
About Wheels
Founded in 1988, Wheels Group Inc. 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 5,000 truck, rail, air, and ocean
carriers. Wheels Group Inc. serves consumer goods, food and beverage,
manufacturing and retail clients through 20 offices throughout the US
and Canada. Wheels Group Inc. has been named one of Canada's 50 Best
Managed Companies since 1997, Platinum since 2003. Wheels Group has
been named one of North America's Top 100 third-party logistics
("3PL"), one of the Top 100 Food 3PL's and one of the Top Five IMC's
(intermodal marketing companies).
Further information can be found in the disclosure documents filed by
Wheels Group Inc. with the securities regulatory authorities, available
under the profile of the Company at www.SEDAR.com.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as
that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange)
accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
SOURCE: Wheels Group Inc.
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SOURCE: Wheels Group Inc.
Patrick J Marshall VP Corporate Development & Investor Relations Wheels Group Inc.
Tel: (905) 602-2700 www.wheelsgroup.com
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