SEKO Global Logistics Network names Russell president
SEKO Global Logistics Network has appointed Stephen J. Russell to president.
SEKO Global Logistics Network is modeled after SEKO Worldwide’s partner network in the United States. The global company includes SEKO Worldwide’s partner networks in North America, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom and more than 350 agents overseas. Russell will focus on building the company’s international operations.
Russell, a 25-year industry veteran, served as senior vice president of global sales for EGL after the July 2000 merger with Circle International Group. He joined Circle in 1998 as executive vice president of global sales, and oversaw the integration of Alrod International into the company.
Russell was also the founder of the Hi-Tech Forwarders Network (HTFN), which he headed from 1989 to 1998. HTFN is a consortium of international freight forwarders, airlines and third-party logistics companies.