MODE Global is excited to announce the promotion of Gene Welsh to chief transportation officer (CTO). As a member of MODE Global’s leadership team, Welsh previously served as senior vice president of international.

As CTO, Welsh will have oversight and accountability for all transportation modes. This will include mode-specific strategy development, capacity planning, vendor management, compliance, technology, value proposition development, branding and marketing, service model development, dynamic transportation technology and revenue growth.

Gene Welsh

“Gene’s in-depth experience will further elevate our product lines into versatile and transformative product offerings,” said MODE Global CEO, Lance Malesh. “His exceptional knowledge and expertise across all aspects of logistics will no doubt help to differentiate us within the transportation industry and drive long-term success for our company.”

Welsh started his logistics career in June of 2006 and has held various roles within the international logistics field from operations to global tender management and most notably as a leader in the Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) transportation segment since 2010. In his extensive background, he has directly supported the management and development of various key transportation solutions from an NVOCC perspective, and as a consultant to many beneficial cargo owner client supply chains. Welsh has also led the commercial oversight of all NVOCC activity at his prior organization.

“I am committed to advancing MODE’s product offerings through innovative technology, customer-experience focus and value creation,” said CTO, Gene Welsh. “I have a firm foundation to build from and am leading a fantastic team who will continue to grow our reach and services.”

Welsh will report directly to Malesh in his new role. He is based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.