Transportation Transitions: Fleet leadership shifts at Atlas Van Lines, Fuel Transport, and TEN with new executives
Key takeaways
- Atlas Van Lines promoted Greg Williams to corporate controller, expanding oversight of treasury, AR, collections, and reporting.
- Fuel Transport appointed Sana Chaarani as VP of technology to lead IT, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure functions.
- TEN named Ari Silkey COO, tasking him with fleet operations and modernization of its 80,000-plus trailer network.
Atlas Van Lines names Greg Williams corporate controller to lead broader finance operations
Atlas Van Lines recently promoted Greg Williams to corporate controller after 17 years with the company, expanding his leadership across multiple finance functions. He previously served as senior director and controller and has held several progressive roles since joining in 2009.
“Greg is known for his deep accounting expertise, strong command of the business, and a leadership approach that challenges teams to recognize and operate at their full potential,” said Stacie Banks, EVP and CFO at Atlas Van Lines. His tenure at Atlas, combined with his experience outside the organization, provides invaluable perspective as our finance function continues to evolve.”
His new responsibilities include oversight of treasury, accounts receivable, collections, and Atlas international accounting, in addition to corporate accounting, tax, and financial reporting. Read more…
Fuel Transport appoints Sana Chaarani as VP of technology to lead digital strategy
Fuel Transport recently appointed Sana Chaarani as VP of technology to lead its technology strategy, digital transformation, IT operations, and cybersecurity. The company said the role supports continued investment in scalable digital infrastructure as part of its logistics expansion and modernization efforts.
“I’m excited to join Fuel Transport at a pivotal moment in both the company’s growth roadmap and the logistics industry overall,” Chaarani said. “Logistics is a particularly exciting industry right now as technology increasingly shapes how companies operate, scale, and deliver value across complex supply chains. The opportunity to help build technology capabilities that directly enable growth, resilience, and client experience is incredibly compelling, and I look forward to working alongside the team to continue strengthening the digital foundation that will support Fuel’s next phase of growth.”
Chaarani will oversee infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and digital innovation initiatives while partnering with business leaders to align technology investments with operational needs. She brings more than 25 years of experience in enterprise IT and transformation leadership, including roles at CN, Hydro-Québec, Pratt & Whitney, and JAMP Pharma Group, and will support Fuel’s broader logistics and digital growth strategy. Read more…
TEN names Ari Silkey COO to modernize fleet operations and trailer management systems
The Transportation Equipment Network (TEN) recently appointed Ari Silkey as COO to strengthen operations and modernize fleet management across its 80,000-plus trailer network. Silkey joins from Amazon, where he served as GM of Amazon Freight and helped build the company’s North American surface transportation network.
“Ari has built and scaled transportation operations at a level that very few people in this industry have, yet every conversation with him comes back to the customer,” said Hooman Yazhari, CEO at TEN. “His mindset combines innovation and drive with a genuine empathy that makes people want to build alongside him. Ari is a strong addition to the leadership team we’ve been building, and will help us accelerate the operational and technology investments for our customers.”
In his new role, Silkey will focus on using technology and AI to modernize fleet operations and improve service delivery across TEN’s North American network. Read more…
