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Nikolay Pargov joins Girteka as COO

Girteka has announced the appointment of Nikolay Pargov as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective September 2, 2024. The Lithuanian transport and logistics giant says the leadership change is the next step toward becoming “a more agile, flexible, and customer-centric organization to address the evolving challenges in the logistics sector".

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In a press release, Girteka says that its new COO will spearhead the company’s “strategic transformation to increase agility and cost-efficiency”.

Pargov has more than 20 years of experience in logistics, having worked with companies such as DHL, C.H. Robinson Europe, and Transporeon. He also spent eleven years with DHL Freight and DHL Global Forwarding, later on becoming Director of Operations Europe for C.H Robinson and continuing with Transporeon as CEO for ControlPay, CCO, and CRO of the whole group, a position he held until the end of June.

By aligning the organisation’s structure and operations, Girteka says it aims to better respond to market demands and customer needs.

This transformation, says Girteka, is expected to “bolster the company’s ability to adapt to the fast-evolving logistics landscape, ensuring competitive advantage and sustainable growth”.

Commenting on his new role, Nikolay Pargov himself stated:

“Girteka is an amazing growth story and is positioned well to benefit from the rapidly changing industry landscape. We need to leverage this to move to the next phase of growth and development. I am honoured to join the organisation to shape the future strategy and drive its execution and operational excellence. We have a great team with a growth mindset and the required will and skill to build a big business while remaining entrepreneurial, pragmatic, and fast-moving to serve and adapt to our customers’ needs.”

Jeroen Eijsink, CEO of Girteka Group, added:

“Nikolay’s extensive experience in the logistics sector and his proven track record of operational excellence make him a great fit for our leadership team. His ability to navigate complex challenges and drive efficiency aligns perfectly with our vision for growth and innovation. Nikolay’s hands-on approach and dedication to building strong, cohesive teams will be instrumental in elevating our operational capabilities. We are thrilled to welcome him to Girteka and look forward to the positive impact he will undoubtedly make.”