Colton, California, US: Lineage Logistics, has appointed W Gregory “Greg” Lehmkuhl as its new chief executive, effective mid-July.
The current chief executive, Bill Hendricksen will become vice chairman.
During the last six years, Lineage has grown into one of the largest temperature-controlled logistics companies globally. Lehmkuhl becomes CEO as the company moves into its next phase of growth and works to further expand its comprehensive cold chain solutions for customers.
“Greg is a skilled leader with a stellar reputation in the logistics industry for driving growth. He has the energy and the experience to fulfill our vision of becoming the world’s most dynamic temperature-controlled logistics company,” said Adam Forste, co-chairman,Lineage Logistics and managing director, Bay Grove. Lineage Logistics is backed by Bay Grove Capital,
Lehmkuhl comes to Lineage from Con-way where he was president of Con-Way Freight, the company’s less-than-truckload motor carrier and largest subsidiary.
“I’m thrilled to join Lineage, to work with a talented team of supply chain professionals and to partner with Bay Grove,” siad Lehmkuhl. “We have an exciting opportunity to leverage our vast warehouse network and broad value-added services in combination with new technologies to create something truly differentiated in the temperature-controlled logistics industry for customers.”
