Transportation Transitions: Vipar, Rivian, and DeVivo elevate executives to lead operations
Key takeaways
- Vipar Heavy Duty elevated Jeff Paul to EVP to drive long-term strategy, national accounts growth, and expanded member support.
- Rivian named Greg Revelle chief customer officer as it prepares for the R2 launch and tightens focus on sales, marketing, and operations.
- DeVivo Companies promoted Kevin DeVivo to EVP to strengthen fleet operations, coordination across business units, and execution at scale.
Vipar Heavy Duty names Jeff Paul EVP to expand operations and strategy
Vipar Heavy Duty appointed Jeff Paul as executive vice president, effective January 1. The promotion was first announced by President & CEO Chris Baer at the organization’s annual IMPACT Conference last October.
“Jeff and I have worked together for 23 years, and in that time, he has consistently demonstrated an exceptional level of commitment, drive, and integrity. He is among the most principled and capable leaders I have had the privilege to work with. Jeff’s future within this organization is extremely bright, and our organization is fortunate to have him to guide the ship in future years,” Baer stated.
In his new role, Paul will oversee long-term organizational objectives, strategic relationships, and innovation and expansion efforts, including the National Accounts program. Read more…
Rivian names Greg Revelle chief customer officer to lead sales, marketing, and operations
Rivian recently appointed Greg Revelle as chief customer officer, effective immediately. He joins the company from Revatek and has held leadership roles at Kohl's, Best Buy, AutoNation, and Expedia, and currently serves on the board of Cars.com.
"We are excited that Greg is bringing his deep experience across eCommerce, marketing, and automotive to Rivian," RJ Scaringe, Rivian founder and CEO, said. "Greg has a proven track record of leading large teams in a dynamic environment."
Revelle will oversee the full customer journey, including sales, marketing, and operations. His appointment comes as Rivian prepares to launch the R2 midsize SUV in the first half of 2026. Read more…
DeVivo Companies promotes Kevin DeVivo to EVP to lead fleet operations
DeVivo Companies recently promoted Kevin DeVivo to executive vice president. He previously served as general manager of DeVivo Bus Sales, where he strengthened customer relationships and advanced product offerings.
“Kevin understands this business from the ground up,” Donald DeVivo, president of DeVivo Companies, stated. “He has deep operational knowledge, strong relationships with our customers and teams, and a clear understanding of where our company is headed. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to grow, evolve, and meet the demands of our customers.”
In his new role, Kevin will guide company-wide strategy and support operational performance across all business units. Several operational leadership updates were announced, including promotions and new appointments for area managers and commercial directors.