CSafe, LLC, manufacturer of the AcuTemp® RKN active temperature controlled air cargo container, announced the appointment of Valerie Rowlands as Director of Business Development, Europe, Middle East and Africa Region (EMEA).
In this role, Mrs. Rowlands will further promote the CSafe product and its use, develop strategic customer relationships and focus on partner programs. Mrs. Rowlands brings to the position over twenty years of account management, logistics and supply chain experience. Prior to joining CSafe, LLC, Valerie was the Industry Sector Leader/UK and Ireland for one of the world’s leading freight forwarding companies, working within the Life Science/Pharmaceutical Market Sector. Prior to this role, she worked extensively in Europe, the Nordics and Americas within the logistics and transportation field.
"We are excited to welcome Valerie to the CSafe leadership team,” said Brian Kohr, General Manager of CSafe. “Her background in the growing temperature controlled air freight market as well as her experience establishing strategic relationships through a high level of service and customer support will be an asset in supporting CSafe’s continued growth." Mrs. Rowlands will focus her efforts on the continued development of CSafe sales in the EMEA region, along with strategic customer development, and airline partner relationships for the transport of temperature-sensitive products for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. The recent addition of the EASA acceptance, along with its FAA approval, uniquely positions the AcuTemp RKN as a strong player in the active cold chain market place. The transportation of high-valued cargo is a critical market and one which has been identified by CSafe, LLC for solid growth.Mrs. Rowlands received her undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
