Agility Global Integrated Logistics appoints new CEO

Global logistics provider Agility has announced today that the CEO of its Global Integrated Logistics (GIL) business, Essa Al-Saleh, will be stepping down.

He will be succeeded by industry veteran Chris Price (pictured), who will become GIL CEO on 1 May.

Tarek Sultan, Agility Vice-Chairman and CEO, commented: “I am truly grateful to Essa for his foundational role in making Agility a leading player in our industry. His partnership, dedication, and commitment to Agility’s journey stand out.

“Essa’s legacy is spearheading 40+ acquisitions and integrating these businesses into a single network of more than 18,000 employees, operating in 100+ countries, and contributing near USD$4bn in revenue. Essa is a true leader: he built a strong company culture while driving consistent improvement in growth and profitability. He leaves Agility GIL in a position of strength.”

Successor Chris Price currently heads Agility’s nearly USD$1.5bn Asia Pacific logistics business and has been with the company for thirty-six years. Before becoming Regional CEO for Asia, Price served in multiple leadership roles, including CEO Netherlands, CEO for the UK and Ireland, and CEO for Northern Europe, which included the Nordic countries.