Daseke recruits EVP and CFO
Daseke, a large flatbed and specialized transportation and logistics solutions company in North America, has hired Jason Bates as its executive vice-president and CFO. Bates will be fully transitioned into his new role by 27 April, and will be responsible for managing all treasury, accounting, tax, investor relations, financial planning and analysis, and capital market activities. He is also charged with managing the company’s balance sheet and improving its corporate finance capabilities.
Chris Easter, CEO of Daseke, said, “Bates has both transformational transportation experience and a strong track record with one of the largest and most sophisticated companies in our industry. His extensive corporate finance experience will be an invaluable asset to both our finance team and to the Daseke executive leadership team." (mw)