Former Con-Way Freight President Joseph Dagnese

2 Bridge Street, Suite 210, Irvington, NY 10533
Phone: 914.376.5444 | Toll Free: 877.227.7326 | Fax: 914.376.7376
www.pecopallet.com
Contact:
Martha Arendt, Aileron Communications
312.629.9400, marendt@aileroninc.com
FORMER CON-WAY FREIGHT PRESIDENT JOSEPH
DAGNESE JOINS PECO PALLET AS NEW CEO
CHICAGO, June 7, 2016 – PECO Pallet, a leading pallet rental company and
member of the Pritzker Group family of companies, today announced the
appointment of Joseph Dagnese as its new chief executive officer.
Dagnese, brings more than three decades of leadership experience in global
logistics and transportation, most recently as president of Con-way Freight and
executive vice president of its parent company, Con-way Inc., which was acquired by
XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) in October 2015. In addition to overseeing the operating
and financial performance and strategic planning for Con-way Inc.’s largest business
unit, with 22,000 employees and $3.6 billion in revenue, Dagnese led change
management, employee engagement and continuous improvement processes for the
global freight company.
Prior to Con-way Freight, Dagnese led strategic initiatives and lean transformation as
president of Con-way Truckload. Previously, Dagnese was vice president of Menlo
Logistics, a Con-way Inc. subsidiary, leading large-scale international project rollouts
and resource realignments. Before that, he was manager of North American
transportation operations for Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG).
“We focus on building lasting, long-term value for our companies. Joe’s proven
record of success as a transformative industry leader make him an excellent fit for
PECO as it continues on its path of rapid growth,” said J.B. Pritzker, chairman of
PECO Pallet and managing partner of Pritzker Group."
“I’m honored and grateful for this opportunity to lead the exceptional team at PECO,
as the company’s continuous growth over the past decade is proof positive of its
dedication to quality, customer service and sustainability,” said Joe Dagnese. “And
with the Pritzker Group’s support and commitment to innovation, I look forward
seeing even more of PECO’s signature red wood block pallets integrated into our
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2 Bridge Street, Suite 210, Irvington, NY 10533
Phone: 914.376.5444 | Toll Free: 877.227.7326 | Fax: 914.376.7376
www.pecopallet.com
customers’ supply chains throughout North America.”
Dagnese is a graduate of Indiana University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in
business and transportation.
About PECO Pallet
PECO Pallet is the North American leader in pallet rental services and provides
millions of its red block pallets to major grocery and consumer goods manufacturers
throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. PECO Pallet’s tremendous growth over
the last decade reflects the company’s overall commitment to quality and service.
Customers using PECO’s superior pallets experience less product damage, greater
efficiency, improved safety, and significant cost savings. PECO is headquartered in
Irvington, New York. For more information about PECO Pallet, visit pecopallet.com.
About Pritzker Group
Pritzker Group, led by Tony and J.B. Pritzker, has three principal investment teams:
Private Capital, which acquires and operates leading North America-based
companies; Venture Capital, which provides early-stage and growth venture funding
to technology companies throughout the United States; and Asset Management,
which partners with top-performing investment managers across global public
markets.
Pritzker Group Private Capital acquires North America-based middle-market
companies with leading positions in the manufactured products, services and
healthcare sectors. The firm’s permanent, proprietary capital base allows for efficient
decision making, broad flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon,
and alignment with management teams focused on creating long-term value. Pritzker
Group brings significant resources, expertise and credibility in building businesses
and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. For more
information, visit pritzkergroup.com.
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