New South America Penske Logistics Leader Named

Penske Logistics has named Paulo Sarti as managing director forSouth American operations. Based in São Paulo, Brazil, he is responsible for the operations and growth of business in South America. He is the first Brazilian to attain this leadership position.

Employed by Penske since 2004, Sarti was most recently senior director of operations. In this capacity, Sarti was responsible for leading a team of over 1,400 associates. He managed operations of distribution centers, transportation and in-plant logistics for nearly two dozen locations across Brazil.

He also led contract renegotiations, new customer deployment, cost restructuring and improved productivity efforts. Sarti has also served Penske in sales, engineering and operations capacities.

Sarti succeeds Bill Scroggie, who has returned to the U.S. to serve as the company’s senior vice president of operations for the Central region.

“I am very pleased to be named managing director,” Sarti said. “This is an excellent time to focus on the amazing growth opportunities in Brazil, and build on our momentum to drive Penske towards continuous success. I am looking forward to making significant contributions in the years ahead.”

He earned a bachelor’s degree in science and business administration from Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado – FAAP. Sarti resides in São Paulo, Brazil with his wife and two children.

“Naming Paulo Sarti as our managing director in South America will allow Penske to continue building on the good work of Bill Scroggie,” said Marc Althen, Penske Logistics president. “His extensive knowledge of our operations, and his close working relationship with our customers, will provide a seamless leadership transition.”

To read more about Penske Logistics and its dynamic growth story in South America click here.

By Alen Beljin