Transplace,
a leading provider of transportation management services and logistics
technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Karen Sage as
the company’s chief marketing officer (CMO). Sage will lead the sales
operations, corporate communications, and all marketing strategies and
functions. She will be based out of the company’s Frisco, Texas
headquarters and will report directly to CEO Frank McGuigan.
“Karen is a dynamic and deeply experienced marketing executive whose
leadership, insights, market expertise and creative approach will be
invaluable as we move into this next stage of development for the
Transplace brand,” said McGuigan. “The company is in hyper-growth mode
and having a leader of Karen’s caliber ensures we continue to put our
customer experience first and are able to grow and scale rapidly.”
Sage brings more than two decades of global marketing, sales operations,
product management and product marketing experience at companies ranging
from start-ups to Fortune 500. Sage is known for accelerating revenue
growth, building leadership brands and establishing strong marketing
organizations globally. She comes to Transplace most recently from
transportation management solutions (TMS) provider MercuryGate
International, where she served as chief marketing officer. Prior to
MercuryGate, she was the CMO at spend management solution provider
SciQuest. She also had many leadership positions at CA Technologies and
Cisco Systems, Inc.
“Transplace has established itself as a clear leader in the
transportation and logistics industry; consistently delivering
impactful, measurable supply chain value to its customers,” Sage said.
“With the company poised for continued growth and success, this is an
exciting time to join the Transplace team. I look forward to helping to
strengthen its position in the market and support company growth by
enhancing and communicating its value to the industry.”
Connect with a Transplace expert to learn more about our logistics
technology services: transplace.com/transplace-contact.
About Transplace
Transplace is the leading provider of transportation management services
and logistics technology, helping manufacturers, retailers and
distributors optimize supply chain operations and increase financial
performance. Offering a complete suite of transportation management,
strategic capacity, and cross-border & global trade services,
Transplace’s customizable logistics solutions and best-in-class
technology gives businesses greater control of their transportation
operations and enhanced visibility of shipments and overall supply chain
performance. With deep expertise in key vertical markets, including
consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, retail and chemicals, Transplace
works to strategically design and manage customer networks in the most
efficient, cost-effective manner. As North America’s largest
transportation management provider, Transplace leverages its entire
network to solve large-scale, complex supply chain problems for its
customers. From small-to-medium businesses to global brands, Transplace
delivers the optimal blend of actionable business intelligence and
operational excellence you need to manage your supply chain with
certainty. Learn more at www.transplace.com.
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