Paul D. Tonsager Email & Phone Number

Atlantic Beach, FL, US

Washington DC, US

GenLogs delivers freight intelligence via a nationwide network of sensors, commercial, and open-source datasets in order to unlock another $7 trillion of capacity while fighting $30 billion of fraud and theft. We are building unbreakable supply chains in order to make America safer and stronger.

ASC\VC's specialty is logistics, supply chain, commerce and infrastructure tech. We prefer to invest early, ideally at pre-seed and seed stage. We lean in, helping to drive commercial opportunities and talent acquisition by leveraging our extensive network. For portfolio companies go to https://ascvc.com/

Cerebrum Sensor Technologies Inc. fills the industry need with the world’s most advanced Intelligent Tire Solutions, which include sensors, gateways, software and AI-based algorithms. The Company created the first commercially available, IoT-enabled solution capable of reporting real-time tire analytics including pressure, temperature, tread depth and.

A dynamic consulting firm with expertise in rail, trucking, marine, NVOCC, network optimization, procurement, supply chain technology, PSR. Founded on a career with transformative transportation and logistics companies, as well as opening and running logistics businesses in the US, Canada, Asia, South America and Eastern Europe. Negotiating contracts is a.

Copenhagen, DK

Member of Global Procurement Leadership Team, tasked with managing a team of 60 responsible for over $6 Billion in 2023 spend. Scope includes:* Maersk Line trucking spend of $700 million* Class 1 and Shortline rail contract negotiations with an annual spend of $1.2 Billion* Real Estate and Industrial Development. Current infrastructure of 190 warehouses*.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Jacksonville, Florida, US

Integral member of Executive Leadership Team tasked with directing all commercial activities across the network with total revenue of $170 Million. Hired to pivot organization from optimization to growth model, including all commercial outlooks for Acquistion pursuits.* Increased revenue 4% for Rail properties through effective pricing and customer.

Montreal, QC, CA

Led multiple CN non-rail functions. President of 4 subsidiaries (CNWW, IBS, Stellar Distribution, CN Customs Brokerage), Project Cargo (including Wind) Warehouse & Distribution, Transfer Facilities (all commodities), Global Freight Forwarding (Primarily Consumer and Industrial Goods using steamship lines/containerization specializing in round trip asset.

Montreal, QC, CA

• Over the past two decades with CN Rail and CNWW rising to current responsibility as Director Supply Chain Solutions and Network Optimization and Vice President of five businesses within the company, I have played a key.
• Dismantled silos to create high morale and synergy among business units and departments.
• Directed product and service R&D leading to innovations placing CNWW on the leading edge.
• Expanded reach into new ports while doubling Project Cargo revenues.
• Opened untapped market for business unit devastated by business loss in industry downturn, saving it from closure.
• Delivered huge productivity increase for warehousing/grain stuffing facility through marketing/price yield and supply chain optimization.

• Challenged with dual executive P&L accountability for Americas business with offices in three countries while driving expansion of CNWW’s NVOCC freight forwarding business throughout Asia-Pacific, Latin and South.
• Assembled, trained and managed a core operational team in Canada, US, & Brazil.
• Orchestrated rapid turnaround of Americas region from flat sales performance to profitability.
• Delivered volume increases for both Rail and CNWW by engaging CN Rail to create a more robust brand and sales/marketing strategies leading to development of improved solutions for customers in Latin and South America.
• Eliminated high-cost, stagnant European region by closing four offices; created efficient, standardized processes allowing relocation of operations into Canada, while reducing headcount.
• Closed Netherlands headquarters and relocated operations to Toronto for 30% decrease in operating costs and headcount reduction of 50, in partnership with global managing director.

• Spearheaded planning and successful launch of CN Worldwide in Asia with full Executive P&L, strategic steering, fiscal and supply chain operations oversight. Led team of 45 across five offices in business development.
• Grew startup freight forwarding business from zero to more than USD 80 Million in annual sales within two years.
• Recruited and managed the entire team of 45 across five offices in China.
• Built domestic China Logistics product to support supply chain model.
• Led design, development, and implementation of all infrastructure, processes, standards, licenses, and benchmarks.
• Cultivated supplier relationships as well as global government relationships.

Montreal, QC, CA

• Relocated to Shanghai to establish CN Rail's first office outside of North America. Goal was to establish increased presence and brand for CN rail in Asia, with focus on government/ministries, state-owned enterprises.
• Expanded CN’s Rail Asia market share and revenue contribution.
• With full executive fiscal and strategic planning responsibility to maximize CN Rail's presence in Asia, opened offices in Shanghai & Beijing and oversaw third-party agents in Hong Kong, Seoul, & Taipei.
• Established expansive sales channel and agent network in Asia of more than 250 customers.
• Represented CN Rail at international and Asia-Pacific industry boards, organizations, and advocacy groups.
• Established and cultivated relationships with key government organizations throughout Asia, including Chinese Ministry of Railways, Commerce, Communications; Canadian and American Embassies.

Montreal, QC, CA

Charged with leading, development, and implementation to convert $100 million of truck traffic to rail. Engaged internal departments to support new business and conversion pursuit through illustrating comprehensive, value added solutions

Montreal, QC, CA

Orchestrated International Intermodal's sales and marketing plan for Ports served by CN Rail. Partnered with Intermodal Operations to manage distribution of 1.25 million containers annually through six North American Ports. Recruited and developed a team of 3 ports managers. During my tenure container volume increased an average of 12% year over year.

Montreal, QC, CA

Managed more than USD 90 Million in annual revenue leading senior executive relationships with core global accounts. Led all areas of strategic planning and management, including negotiation and managing multi-year, multi-million dollar contracts.

Jacksonville, Florida, US

Managed 25 key accounts representing more than USD 30 million in annual revenue; increased total volume by 35%.

Copenhagen, DK

Managed accounts in Broward and Palm Beach Counties, with primary focus on new services to East Coast of South America (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay)

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bs In Business Marketing, International Business