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AGS appoints growth officer

[ November 13, 2024   //   ]

New York-based Freight forwarder Accelerated Global Solutions (AGS) has appointed Tony Barnes to the new position of global chief commercial and growth officer. He also assumes the role of global head of ocean product.

His appointment follows the company’s acquisition by Chris Zheng, founder and chief executive of last-mile delivery specialist SpeedX.

Barnes’ career includes senior roles such at AP Moller-Maersk in Hong Kong and Ceva Logistics and was most recently president, Asia Pacific at Seko Logistics.

He stated: “Joining AGS at this stage of growth, as it continues to expand its international reach and capabilities, is a remarkable opportunity. The integration with SpeedX provides a unique platform to offer our clients end-to-end solutions that streamline logistics across borders.”

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