Kenco, a leading third-party logistics provider in North America, has announced the appointment of Kristi Montgomery as Vice President of Strategic Transformation. Ms Montgomery, who previously served as Vice President of Innovation, Research and Development, will lead initiatives focused on strengthening operational efficiency, advancing innovation and supporting long-term growth for Kenco and its customers.
Ms Montgomery has more than 35 years of experience with Kenco and has played a central role in building the company’s innovation programmes. She helped establish Kenco’s Innovation Lab, where new supply chain technologies are tested in a working warehouse environment. During her tenure, she also negotiated Kenco’s first co-innovation partnership with robotics company GreyOrange to explore automation solutions for logistics operations.
In her new role,Ms Montgomery will guide strategic projects aimed at improving customer service, strengthening operational processes and aligning innovation with business goals. She will expand programmes that combine lean management principles, human-centred design and agile execution to improve performance across supply chains. Kenco said these efforts have already delivered measurable benefits for customers over the past 18 months.
Denis Reilly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kenco, said the company’s future growth depends on practical innovation that addresses real supply chain challenges. He added that Ms Montgomery’s experience in innovation and operations will help develop best-practice approaches that improve service quality and efficiency for customers.
Ms Montgomery said she looks forward to helping Kenco and its customers adapt to changing supply chain needs. She noted that combining proven operational methods with new technology can create stronger and more flexible logistics solutions.
In addition to leading transformation initiatives, Ms Montgomery will oversee customer lifecycle management projects and work closely with Kenco’s operations and supply chain solutions teams. The company said her experience in logistics strategy and innovation will support internal teams as they develop new services and improve existing operations.
Founded more than 75 years ago, Kenco provides integrated logistics services including distribution, transportation, material handling and automation solutions. The company works with customers across a range of industries to improve supply chain efficiency and reliability.
Kenco said the appointment reflects its commitment to strengthening leadership, investing in innovation and delivering practical solutions that help customers manage increasingly complex supply chain operations.
