RPM names chief commercial officer
RPM chief commercial officer Walt Piekarski. Image courtesy of company.
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RPM, which is a non-asset-based logistics provider focused on finished vehicle and freight transportation, has named a new chief commercial officer.
Hired for the role was Walt Piekarski, whose background include senior roles with Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, The AZEK Company, Vantage Mobility International and DelCam Capital.
Piekarski will report to RPM North America president John Perkovich.
“Walt’s deep expertise in automotive and mobility, combined with his track record in commercial transformation, make him an exceptional addition at a critical inflection point for RPM. His vision and operational rigor will help us land and expand our market presence, deliver superior value to shipper and carrier partners, raising the bar for service and performance,” Perkovich said in a news release.
“We are focused on revolutionizing the automotive logistics industry by creating a truly reliable and seamless experience for our partners,” he said. “Walt’s strategic vision and operational rigor are exactly what we need to set new standards for service and performance, expanding our market presence and delivering superior value to our customers and carrier partners.”
Pierkarski’s role will be to lead RPM’s go-to-market strategy, boosting demand generation, and strengthening customer relationships.
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His hiring comes shortly after RPM named a chief technology officer, bringing in Binu Panicker for that post.
The new executives create, “a powerhouse executive partnership at the core of RPM’s hypergrowth strategy,” the company said.
“This strategic alignment of commercial and technological leadership is intentional. Panicker will architect the next-generation AI and platform solutions, while Piekarski will lead the go-to-market charge, commercializing that innovation to deliver on RPM’s bold vision for a seamless, reliable, and revolutionary logistics experience,” they added.
In the release, Piekarski said, “RPM’s technology-driven model, entrepreneurial culture, and commitment to customer excellence align perfectly with my background and values. The company’s vision to revolutionize the industry through agile and innovative solutions is clear, and it’s what sets RPM apart.
“Having spent much of my career leading growth initiatives for OEMs and private equity-backed companies, I’m excited to help RPM build on its strong foundation, execute on that vision, and strengthen partnerships across the finished vehicle and freight logistics ecosystem,” he added.
