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Wen Parker Logistics' Director of Finance

Wen Parker Logistics' Director of Finance

Elmont, NY- Wen-Parker Logistics (WPL), a global freight forwarder and supply chain solutions leader, is very excited to announce that Frank Lavoratore will be the new Director of Finance.


In his new position, Frank will provide the direction and leadership for the United States and the United Kingdom markets.

"Frank's extensive years of diverse experience in the logistics industry will add a valuable perspective to our management team," says, Chief Financial Officer Stephane Miralles.

Prior to joining the Wen-Parker team, Frank was with UTi Worldwide Inc. for the majority of his career, where his responsibilities grew progressively, through promotions of increased scope and complexity. Frank has a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Information Systems from the City University of New York, and an MBA from Long Island University. He will be domiciled in the new WPL headquarters (which opened in June) in Elmont, NY.

For more information on Frank's background or anyone on the Wen-Parker Logistics' Leadership team please visit https://www.wen-parker.com/about/global-leadership-team .

About Wen-Parker

WPL currently services more than 80 countries across 6 continents was a 2016 and 2017 winner of the Great Supply Chain Partner award from Supply Chain Brain Magazine. To learn more about WPL, our vertical market concentrations, and how our team of global professionals can tailor a global logistics solution for your company call us at (888) 978-3029, visit our website at

www.wen-parker.com, or find us on the social platforms,
LinkedIn (Wen-Parker Logistics) and Twitter @Wen_Parker.
Contact: Lewis Leoce, Marketing
Email: lleoce@wen-parker.com
Phone: (914) 815-5784

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