Depot Connect International, formed after the merger of Quala and Boasso Global, recently appointed Christopher Synek as chief executive officer.
Synek also will join DCI’s board of directors, effective Sept. 3, the company reported.
He succeeds Scott Harrison, the Quala CEO who transitioned to DCI CEO after the company unveiled its new name last year. Synek brings 35 years of experience as a senior executive in the logistics, transportation, industrial, and environmental services industries. Previous stops include serving as CEO of Neovia Logistics, a third-party logistics provider; North America president of transportation for XPO Logistics; and CEO of Tervita, an energy and environmental waste services company.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chris to DCI,” Dash Lane, DCI board member and partner at KKR, the private-equity firm that owns DCI. “Chris has impressive operational, commercial, and financial acumen, a strong customer-centric mindset, and deep experience taking a safety-first approach to leading companies in achieving their growth potential. He is the right leader for DCI as the company delivers on its commitment to be the leading one-stop solution for a comprehensive range of bulk liquids logistics, tank container, and transportation services that empower the safe and efficient movement of essential products and meet the evolving needs of its global customers.”
Synek will be based at DCI’s headquarters in Tampa, Florida.
“With its global network, accomplished team, and unwavering commitment to best-in-class service, DCI is well-positioned to continue meeting the needs of customers across diverse business lines,” Synek said. “These attributes, combined with DCI’s commitment to environmental, health, and safety excellence, will continue to guide the company into its next chapter.
“I look forward to working with this talented DCI team as we build on our industry leadership.”