Accelerated Global Solutions (AGS), a leader in freight forwarding and logistics solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Barnes to the newly created role of Global Chief Commercial & Growth Officer. With over 35 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management, Barnes brings invaluable expertise to AGS as the company sets ambitious growth goals in the global market.
Barnes has held prominent positions throughout his distinguished career, including Senior Director at A.P. Moller-Maersk in Hong Kong and Senior Vice President of Global Ocean Product Development at CEVA Logistics. Most recently, he served as President, Asia Pacific at SEKO Logistics, where he played a key role in driving significant growth and advancing operational efficiency across the region.
“Tony’s depth of expertise in global logistics and his strategic approach to partnerships make him an essential addition to the AGS team,” said Chris Zheng, Chairman of AGS. “His appointment reaffirms our commitment to developing a fully integrated, adaptive supply chain model that meets today’s dynamic market needs. With Tony’s leadership, we are confident in our ability to create a world-class logistics network that seamlessly bridges international trade lanes and enhances efficiency for our clients.”
Zheng, who acquired AGS earlier this month, announced a bold vision to transform AGS into a $1 billion end-to-end supply chain enterprise within the next 18 months. Barnes’s appointment marks a critical step toward realizing this vision.
In his new role, Barnes will oversee AGS’s commercial strategy, focusing on elevating service excellence and optimizing client solutions across global markets. He will also join the Executive Board of SpeedX, AGS’s integrated logistics partner, further strengthening AGS’s capabilities in delivering streamlined, borderless supply chain solutions.
Reflecting on his new role, Tony Barnes commented, “Joining AGS at this pivotal stage of its growth is an incredible opportunity. The integration with SpeedX provides an unmatched platform to deliver end-to-end logistics solutions, making global supply chains more accessible and efficient for our clients. I look forward to contributing to this exciting journey and driving AGS’s growth in international markets.”