Angeles Equity Partners Appoints Jacques Retief as Chief Executive Officer

Retief will lead the company’s next phase of growth, focusing on attracting new customers, improving operations and expanding its logistics network across the United States.

Based in Carson, California, Custom Goods provides third-party logistics services, including warehousing, transportation, order fulfilment and U.S. Customs examination services.

Retief has more than 20 years of experience in global logistics and supply chain management. He began his career at UTi Worldwide, where he held leadership roles in contract logistics and distribution in Johannesburg and Chicago.

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He later served as President of DSV’s North America Road Group and led contract logistics for the Americas at DB Schenker. Most recently, he was Chief Operating Officer at Neovia Logistics.

"Custom Goods has built a strong platform by combining flexible warehousing and fulfillment capabilities with specialized services that address complex customer requirements,” said Jacques Retief, Custom Goods CEO.

"Custom Goods' asset-light model, national footprint, and specialized capabilities, Angeles believes, position the company well to capitalize on continued demand for outsourced logistics services. We believe Jacques is the right leader to build on that foundation, expand the company's capabilities, and accelerate its growth," said Sam Heischuber, Managing Director at Angeles Equity Partners.

About Angeles Equity Partners

Founded in 2014, Angeles Equity Partners is a Los Angeles-based investment firm that works with specialised manufacturing, industrial services and distribution businesses to help them grow. The firm focuses on improving operations and strengthening business strategies to unlock their full potential.

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