MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 30, 2012 /CNW/ - Trailer Wizards Ltd., nationwide
industry leader in the rental and sales of semi-truck trailers,
announces today the appointment of Aurora, Ontario's Arthur Christakos
to the position of Vice President of the company's Ontario Region.
Christakos is new to Trailer Wizards, but brings with him nine years as
a direct sales representative, handling some of Canada's largest and
best known customers. He has seven years as a Systems Sales Manager
providing advanced, high storage density/productivity material handling
supply chain solutions to a variety of industries from large grocery
and retail giants to hospitals, pharmaceutical and electronic
verticals. He also brings with him thirteen years at VP level,
managing teams of teams up to 150 people in sales, administration,
marketing, training, responsible for up to 140MM in revenue. As a
member of the executive leadership team, Arthur participated in all
strategic planning for the company which included changing from a
branch system to regional governance, compliance with JSOX (Japanese
level Sarbanes Oxley), managing through 3 major recessions,
implementing a company-wide ERP system, and incentive compensation
re-structuring among many others.
Christakos is pleased to join Trailer Wizards, stating, "This industry
is the key backbone to the entire supply chain that gets products to
market which, in large part, drives the economy. It is exciting to be
part of that especially with a dynamic company with the ambition to
lead the trailer industry. I look forward to joining Trailer Wizards
and contributing to the company's growth. It's great to be with a
winner!"
Doug Vanderspek, President of Trailer Wizards, also knows they are with
a winner. "We are pleased to have Arthur on board with us. He brings
fresh ideas, as well as strong people skills. He also is a pro at
managing teams and his sales and marketing know-how is a prefect
addition to all we have to offer. We look forward to the future".
Christakos is married, Dad to a five year old and enjoys spending time
in the great outdoors: boating, fishing, cottaging. He also enjoys
riding his motorcycle and playing golf on the occasion.
Trailer Wizards Ltd. formed in 2010 as a result of the merger between
Lions Gate Trailers Ltd., Provincial Trailer Rentals, and other select
providers that form a strategic network. Trailer Wizards is committed
to "Local service ... Nationwide," bringing regional expertise and
service to an organization that serves Canada coast to coast.
Image with caption: "Arthur Christakos is pleased to join the Trailer Wizards team as the new Vice President of the Ontario Region (CNW Group/Trailer Wizards Ltd.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120530_C4163_PHOTO_EN_14389.jpg
