CSafe Global, a global provider of cold chain packaging solutions to biopharmaceutical and life science companies, airlines and freight forwarders, has appointed healthcare and supply chain industry veteran Jeff Pepperworth as its new CEO.
The appointment follows Brian Kohr’s decision to resign as President and CEO to allow him time to pursue other interests that were set aside while building a successful global business. Mr. Kohr will continue to serve on CSafe’s Board of Directors.
“I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished at CSafe and would like to thank the entire CSafe team, made up of so many talented employees with whom I have had the sincere pleasure to work alongside,” said Mr. Kohr.
“Building on CSafe’s remarkable track record of innovation and achievements to date, and looking toward the next set of growth opportunities still ahead, CSafe is well positioned for the future. I have every confidence that Jeff will help drive the company to its next level of success to become the global market leader while continuing to provide the best possible products and services to our customers and partners.”
Prior to joining CSafe, Mr. Pepperworth served as President of the Healthcare division for Inmar, Inc. (“Inmar”), a leading provider of technology-driven pharmacy returns management and third-party pharmacy management solutions.
During his tenure at Inmar, Mr. Pepperworth also served as President of their Supply Chain division, where he was responsible for overseeing all of Inmar’s supply chain and healthcare-related services. Before that, Mr. Pepperworth served as Senior Director of Materials Management at Cleveland Clinic.
Mr. Pepperworth also has held several senior leadership positions at UPS, including Senior Vice President of Global Logistics and Distribution, Vice President of Central U.S. Operations and Vice President of Transportation.
“I am honored and especially excited by the opportunity to lead this great company,” said Mr. Pepperworth. “With a team comprised of some of the industry’s most experienced professionals, CSafe is uniquely positioned to continue to expand its global network of partners, service centers, support staff, sales representatives, and distributors.
Mr. Pepperworth brings more than 20 years of executive experience in the healthcare and supply chain industry, having most recently served as President of the Healthcare division for Inmar, Inc., a leading provider of technology-driven pharmacy returns management and third-party pharmacy management solutions. During his tenure at Inmar, Mr. Pepperworth also served as President of their Supply Chain division, where he was responsible for overseeing all of Inmar’s supply chain and healthcare-related services.
Prior to his leadership roles at Inmar, Mr. Pepperworth served as Senior Director of Materials Management at Cleveland Clinic, where he was responsible for managing the supply chain network that supports the organization’s hospitals, regional medical practices, family health centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.
Mr. Pepperworth also has held several senior leadership positions at UPS, including Senior Vice President of Global Logistics and Distribution, Vice President of Central U.S. Operations and Vice President of Transportation.
He is experienced in Total Quality Management, ISO9002, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Warehouse Management and Logistic Systems, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, CSafe Global (“CSafe”) is a market-leading provider of cold chain packaging solutions to biopharmaceutical and life science companies, airlines, freight forwarders, and 3PLs.
The company produces, leases, and services temperature-controlled, active containers which maintain high-value and temperature-sensitive biopharmaceutical cargo at precise temperatures for extended periods of time – often in extreme external conditions.
Source: Company Press Release