FOLCROFT: American Expediting Company announced that Kerry Anne Carter has been named as Chief Executive Officer.

Carter is a strategic and innovative leader with a track record of building high performing teams and driving growth in multiple distribution businesses. Most recently Carter served as the Executive Leader of Staples’ B2B furniture division, the largest contract furniture business in the US. Prior to that Carter served as the Executive Leader of Staples’ B2B office supplies business.

“Kerry’s rich and diverse experience make her the right person for this role as we look to expand,” said Terry Solvedt, the Executive Chairman of American Expediting. “The company is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the growing demand in Life Sciences, Medical, and other verticals needing the highly skilled, complex service that American Expediting provides.” Founder and Vice Chairman Victor Finnegan said, “Kerry’s ability to connect with customers and understand their needs fits perfectly with our values and our desire to grow.”

“I’m very excited to join the team,” said Kerry Carter. “American Expediting is obsessed with providing unparalleled customer service because the stakes are so high, often impacting the health and security of our end customers. I look forward to leveraging our capabilities to grow this great company.”

Founded in 1983, American Expediting Company is a leading nation-wide provider of on-demand expedited delivery serving the Life Science, Health Care, Parts Distribution, and other verticals requiring highly skilled, complex, pick-up and delivery solutions.