Company Research Report: Global Critical Logistics (GCL)

Company Overview

• Name: Global Critical Logistics (GCL)

• Mission: We empower extraordinary results through a diverse platform of brands, utilizing shared strengths and experiences to drive best-in-class results for customers globally.

• Year Founded: GCL was acquired in 2018 by a consortium including ATL Partners, BCI, Temasek, and BRK Capital.

• Key People:

• Daniel Rosenthal - President & CEO

• Stew Heathcote - President of Live Events

• Fritz Dietl - Vice Chairman GCL & Dietl President & Founder

• J.P. Hannan - Chief Financial Officer

• Brent Nagy - Chief Growth Officer

• Elizabeth Berman - Chief People & Communications Officer

• Caren Yeamans - Chief Legal Officer

• Dave Preston - CIO & EVP Operations

• Andrew Blay - SVP of Strategy

• James Walker - Managing Director - CARS

• Deron Brown - EVP GCL & President of CARS U.S.A.

• Headquarters: No specific location information is available.

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Core Competency: Known for being the world's largest and most experienced specialty logistics platform, with a strong reputation for excellence in high-stakes projects where failure isn’t an option.

Products and Services

Products and Services Offered

1. Rock-it Cargo

• Description: Specializes in live concert touring logistics helping leaders across industries bring their creative visions to life through global impacts.

• Key Features: Deep roots in live concert tours, able to handle high-profile and complex logistics.

2. SOS Global

• Description: Provides logistics for broadcasts, music, aviation, and sports, managing time-sensitive freight with 24/7 end-to-end attention.

• Key Features: Expertise in time-sensitive, high-profile logistics operations.

3. Dynamic International

• Description: Offers logistics solutions from tightly budgeted commercials to global blockbuster productions.

• Key Features: Extensive industry knowledge aiding clients to reach creative potential within budget and deadlines.

4. Dietl

• Description: Serves museums, galleries, auction houses, and collectors with premier logistics services since 1991.

• Key Features: Door-to-door service, specializing in fine arts logistics.

5. CARS

• Description: Provides logistics solutions for modern supercars and classic cars worldwide.

• Key Features: Air and sea freight shipment for historic, rare, and prestigious vehicles.

6. Live Events

• Description: Specialized logistics services for live touring, sports and production, and corporate events.

7. Luxury Goods

• Description: Specialized services in fine art and automotive logistics domains.

Recent Developments

Key Developments

• New Executive Appointments:

• Daniel Rosenthal appointed as President and CEO (April 4, 2023).

• J.P. Hannan appointed as Chief Financial Officer (January 16, 2024).

• Brent Nagy appointed as Chief Growth Officer (January 24, 2024).

• Elizabeth Berman appointed as Chief People Officer (October 16, 2023).

• Deron A. Brown appointed as Executive Vice President and President of U.S. Automotive (October 5, 2023).

• Amanda Barlow joins as Vice President of Risk Management and Business Affairs (October 2, 2023).

• Strategic Acquisitions and Expansions:

• Rock-it Cargo acquired SOS Global, forming the largest specialty logistics provider in the sports and broadcast market (February 7, 2024).

• GCL expanded its Asia-Pacific presence by acquiring two New Zealand forwarders (November 2, 2023).

• Industry Recognition:

• Sasha Goodman, of Rock-it Global, received a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Airforwarders Association (February 15, 2023).

• Partnership and Services Enhancement:

• Stew Heathcote and Caren Yeamans were brought in to bolster the sports & entertainment offerings (October 15, 2024).

This detailed company research report provides insights into Global Critical Logistics (GCL), summarizing its mission, leadership, product offerings, and recent strategic actions.