Polaris Transportation Group, a prominent provider of cross-border transportation and logistics in North America, has announced that Richard Kunow is now the President of the company. Kunow, who joined Polaris in 2020 as the Chief Operating Officer (COO), has been responsible for managing the company’s day-to-day operations and growth strategies. As President, he will now lead both Polaris Transportation Group and Polaris Commercial Warehousing. Meanwhile, Dave Cox will serve as the CEO of Polaris, focusing on driving the company’s growth, sustainability efforts, workplace culture, community programs, and technological advancements.
“Richard and I share the same vision of taking care of our customers and our people and making positive changes across our industry and community,” Cox states. “He is a compassionate, forward-thinking leader and has been instrumental in strengthening our partnerships, developing strategic alliances and expanding our North American presence. As we drive our company forward, I know he is the perfect choice for filling the role as President.”
During his tenure at Polaris, Kunow has accomplished notable feats in establishing the company’s operational resiliency. He has ensured rapid growth during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, improved visibility, warehousing efficiencies, and overall customer experience through digitization. Additionally, his Energy Savings plan has resulted in approximately 30% savings across all service locations.
Kunow brings 35+ years of senior management experience to his new role as President. His career began with the Canadian Coast Guard, and he has since devoted his time to strategic business development and execution with major global organizations such as PepsiCo, Maple Leaf Foods, DHL, and Walmart. He holds a Six Sigma Level 3 Green Belt certification and has completed several leadership programs at the Niagara Institute and the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University.
Kunow reflects, “It is truly a proud moment to hold the former position of Dave Cox and Larry Cox (Co-founder). Polaris has an excellent business model along with a talented team that uniquely positions us within the North American supply chain industry. I am honored to work alongside such exceptional people and look forward to what we’ll achieve together moving forward.”
Kunow is dedicated to promoting professional development and providing growth opportunities for those under his leadership. He was instrumental in launching the Larry Cox Academy, an intensive coaching and training program designed to accelerate career tracks for Polaris employees. As President, his goal is to inspire his team to do what’s right and become their best selves while working together to help Polaris become a leader in the cross-border transportation and logistics market.
