The Cargomatic executive leadership team comprises industry experts with over 150 years of combined supply chain management experience, dedicated to fostering innovation and transforming the freight transportation industry.
Rich Gerstein has dedicated his life to transforming transportation and supply chain logistics. At an early age, Rich learned about the industry from the docks of his father’s LTL business, which led him to found IntelliTrans, a tech-based logistics company specializing in multi-modal supply chain optimization and visibility for the bulk and break-bulk industries. Since joining Cargomatic in 2017, Rich has focused on building a revolutionary transportation and technology business for local and regional markets. Rich holds his bachelor’s degree in Political Economy of Industrialized Societies and a MS in Transportation Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.
Ed Aldridge
President
Ed Aldridge joined Cargomatic in early 2023, bringing extensive executive leadership experience from the maritime industry to the company. A recent recipient of the most prestigious award in the U.S. maritime industry (AOTOS), Ed began his early career with Sea Land Service, Inc. During his tenure with the innovative ocean carrier, he achieved senior executive positions and oversaw virtually every geographical location worldwide. In 1999, he left Sea Land and continued his career progression as president of American President Lines (APL) North and South America, and in 2003, became CEO and founder of US Lines (USL). In 2008, USL was purchased by the CMA CGM Group. Ed continued to lead US Lines and stayed with the Group for 14 years where he was later named president of both CMA CGM America and APL. While with CMA CGM, Ed was responsible for all commercial, operational and government activities across North America. He currently resides in Windermere, Florida, and holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Marist College.
Matt Hogan
Chief Operating Officer
Matt Hogan brings over 20 years of logistics and operations experience to the table. Previously, Matt was the Director of Account Management at IntelliTrans for 15 years. Matt is an innovative operational leader that drives strategic growth and values forging strong customer relationships throughout the industry. He holds his bachelor’s degree from Xavier University.
Marc Marling
Chief Business Officer
With more than 25 years of shipping-industry experience, Marc Marling serves as Cargomatic’s Chief Business Officer. He is known throughout the industry for his expertise in maritime and admiralty law, intermodal transportation and for his ability to help companies navigate complex logistics issues and government regulations. Most recently, he served as the Chief Governance Officer and Chief Legal Officer for CMA CGM and APL North America. A graduate of Rutgers Law School, Marc’s leadership and strategy skills extend to overseeing staff and outside counsel involved in maritime and commercial litigation, as well as commercial transactions, including contracting, land purchase, leasing and acquisitions. Marc’s diverse experience and his role as the president of Vanmarc Shipping Limited Company underline his commitment to solving complex problems and offering expert services to clients in the maritime industry. A skilled public speaker, he is also actively involved in thought leadership through his Corporate Thought podcast series, which explores the multifaceted aspects of business, mentorship, family companies and entrepreneurship.
Sunil Sharma
Chief Product and Co-Chief Technology Officer
Sunil Sharma holds over 20 years of experience building and launching successful products and services across platforms, applications and online marketplaces. Sunil has a strong track record of driving innovation, having held R&D and product leadership roles at GT Nexus, Yahoo!, Jasper Technologies and Cisco. Sunil is responsible for driving product strategy, technology R&D and cloud operations at Cargomatic. Sunil has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai and a master’s degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech.
Brian Flint
Co-Chief Technology Officer
Brian Flint brings over 30 years of experience in the creation and deployment of technology solutions to improve transportation and warehousing operations. Prior to joining Cargomatic, Brian was Global Director of Product Management and Development at IntelliTrans, where he led the product and engineering teams in the creation of mission-critical, multi-tenant SaaS platforms relied on by transportation professionals of Fortune 500 companies across the globe. He holds a BS in Computer Engineering from the University of Bridgeport.
Andrew Straub
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Straub brings a wealth of financial expertise from his time at SoftBank Investment Advisers, HPS Investment Partners, LLC, and Goldman Sachs. His strategic financial acumen strengthens Cargomatic’s financial foundation and drives growth. Andrew holds a BA in Economics from Boston College.
Laura Lucas
Chief People Officer
Laura Lucas has extensive expertise in business transformation, organizational change management and talent management. She brings a wide array of experience from the entertainment, technology and government sectors and has previously held roles at Activision, Capgemini Consulting, Microsoft and Accenture. She holds a MBA from Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management in Strategy and Human & Organizational Performance as well as a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia. At Cargomatic, Laura is leveraging her diverse background to recruit across multiple sectors and implement the country’s best people-centric policies—all designed to distinguish the company as a premier employer of choice.
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