Critical Shifts:
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Strategic Leadership for Scaling and M&A: Montway appointed Anna Maria Pellegrino as CFO specifically to leverage her experience in doubling company revenue (from $500M to $1B) and integrating 13 acquisitions to drive the company’s expansion.
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Focus on Modernization and Efficiency: Pellegrino is tasked with transforming the finance department into an "economic engine room," using her background in operational excellence to help the company navigate industry challenges like AI adoption and market uncertainty.
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Montway Auto Transport, one of the nation’s leading third-party logistics brokerages, announced the appointment of Anna Maria Pellegrino as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
In this role, Pellegrino will oversee Montway’s finance, accounting, and pricing functions, driving strategic growth initiatives to advance the company’s position as an industry innovator.
“Anna Maria knows exactly how to scale complex businesses, making her the perfect leader to accelerate our current momentum,” said Tom Gartland, Chairman and CEO of Montway Auto Transport. “Her expertise in M&A and operational excellence will strengthen our position as the industry navigates rapid technological change and ongoing market uncertainty.”
As CFO, Pellegrino will take on responsibilities that leverage her expertise in financial strategy and organizational scaling. Her role will focus on strategic financial partnership; M&A integration and value creation and disciplined scaling.
“Montway sits at a fascinating intersection of logistics and technology, and the opportunity here is tremendous,” said Pellegrino. “My goal is for finance to serve as the economic engine room, a navigator identifying the most profitable routes for Montway’s future. I am confident we will bring even more solutions to a broader array of customers and clients.”
Pellegrino’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for auto transport and logistics. As the industry navigates economic uncertainty and labor shortages, it is also rapidly adopting AI, automation, and digital solutions to drive efficiency. Known for her ability to scale complex organizations, Pellegrino has over 15 years of experience as a high-impact finance leader and strategic partner to private equity-backed enterprises. She most recently served as Senior Vice President of FP&A and Corporate Development at PLZ Corp, supporting the company’s revenue growth from $500M to $1B, and has successfully integrated 13 acquisitions and generated more than $500M in enterprise value throughout her career.
Pellegrino is a Certified Public Accountant with an M.B.A. in Finance from Northern Illinois University and a B.S. in Accountancy from DePaul University. Her addition brings new expertise and perspective to Montway’s financial leadership team as the company continues to respond to industry shifts.
