Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry.
This week, Simon Corriveau joined Turgeon – Solutions d’affichage as business development manager for its fleet division and UAP has announced that Francis Messier to take over the reins of regional vice-president of heavy vehicles parts division, as Gaétan Delisle is set to retire later this year. Meanwhile, BeyondTrucks hires AI specialist Mahriah Alf as head of products.
Turgeon appoints Corriveau to lead fleet business development
Turgeon – Solutions d’affichage has appointed Simon Corriveau as business development manager for its fleet division, the company announced. Corriveau officially joined the team on July 1, as Turgeon expands its services to meet growing demand from the trucking and transportation industry, according to a news release.
Corriveau has been involved in fleet operations since 2011 and brings extensive knowledge of the specific needs of fleet managers, the company says. His role will focus on strengthening Turgeon’s position as a partner for fleet branding and vehicle graphics.
“This new role allows us to further tailor our offering to the transportation sector. With Simon, we’re investing in expertise, proximity, and the ability to anticipate our clients’ challenges,” said Kévin Turgeon, president of the company, in the release.
UAP announces leadership transition in heavy vehicle parts division
UAP has announced that Gaétan Delisle, vice-president of the Eastern Canada heavy vehicles parts division, will retire on Oct. 1 after more than 48 years with the company. Delisle joined UAP in 1977 and played a key role in the creation and development of the heavy vehicles parts division, established in 1995, the company said in a news release, adding that Delisle has been instrumental in the growth of UAP’s network across Eastern Canada.
As part of the leadership transition, UAP has appointed Francis Messier as regional vice-president for the heavy vehicle parts division. Messier has been with the company since 2007 and has held several leadership roles, including positions with the Traction store network, the TW Distribution Center, and most recently, the integration of the Saniquip Bergor specialty division. UAP says his extensive market knowledge and customer focus make him well-suited for this new role.
BeyondTrucks hires Alf as head of product
BeyondTrucks has appointed Mahriah Alf, an AI product leader and former chief product officer at Noodle.ai, as head of product. The transportation management system (TMS) provider said in a news release that the move reflects its increased investment in artificial intelligence as fleets seek to modernize operations and improve efficiency.
Alf joins BeyondTrucks with extensive experience in AI product development. Most recently, she served as strategy and growth executive at Distyl AI, where she also held an advisor role focused on supply chain AI solutions for Fortune 100 companies. Prior to Distyl, Alf spent more than six years at Noodle.ai, a company specializing in large-scale applications for digital supply chain transformation, rising through the ranks to become chief product officer. During her time at Noodle.ai, she helped develop AI-native enterprise applications that generated more than US$200 million in annual customer value, the company says.
At BeyondTrucks, Alf will oversee the development of native AI products.
“Bringing Mahriah Alf onto our team of fleet operations, software, and data experts reflects the incredible potential we, and our customers, see in AI,” said Hans Galland, CEO of BeyondTrucks. “When paired with the right data and a multi-tenant operating system like BeyondTrucks, AI is becoming a source of strategic advantage for fleets. This hire underscores our commitment to AI innovation. Alf is a seasoned AI leader with a proven track record of helping customers tackle real business challenges and deliver meaningful value.”
