HOUSTON, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle USA Airfreight, Inc. (Nasdaq: EUSA),
today announced that Kim E. Wertheimer, a 12 year veteran of the
transportation and logistics industry, has joined the Company as the Executive
Vice President for North America International Business Development.
Mr. Wertheimer has extensive experience in running sizable international
forwarding and logistics operations. His areas of expertise include the
design and implementation of integrated supply chain solutions for
international material management programs for the automotive, high-tech,
pharmaceutical and retail industries. In his new role, Wertheimer will be
responsible for the overall growth and profitability of Eagle's North America
international business.
Wertheimer joined Eagle from Circle International Group (Circle), where he
had served as Executive Vice President of Logistics responsible for managing
Circle's logistics operations from 1995 to 1999. He also served as the
Southwest and Mexico Regional Manager for Circle from 1991 to 1995. Prior to
Circle, Mr. Wertheimer spent three years as the Vice President for Planning
and Business Development with Sekin Transport International, which was
acquired by Circle in 1991. From 1981 to 1988, he worked as a management
consultant for McKinsey and Company.
Commenting on Mr. Wertheimer's appointment, James R. Crane, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Kim brings broad international forwarding
and logistics experience, knowledge and vision to our plans to continue
Eagle's growth in international markets. His outstanding track record is a
valuable asset to the company as we continue to execute our global growth
strategy."
Houston-based Eagle USA Airfreight, Inc. operates under the name EGL Eagle
Global Logistics. Eagle's dedication to providing superior flexibility and
fewer shipping restrictions on a price competitive basis has made it a leading
provider of airfreight forwarding and other transportation and logistics
services. Its network of 82 terminals in nine countries features
state-of-the-art information systems designed to maximize cargo management
efficiency and customer satisfaction. Its fiscal 1999 revenues totaled more
than $595 million. The Company's shares are traded on the NASDAQ National
Market under the symbol "EUSA".
For more information about EUSA: Visit Eagle on the Internet at
http://www.eagleusa.com
Contact Eagle Investor Relations: Michael Slaughter, Vice President
Investor Relations of Eagle USA Airfreight, Inc., 281-618-3428, or
mslaught@eagleusa.com .
SOURCE Eagle USA Airfreight, Inc.
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CONTACT:
James R. Crane, Chief Executive Officer,
281-618-3203, or Mike Slaughter, Vice President of Investor
Relations, 281-618-3428, both of Eagle USA Airfreight, Inc.
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