FORBES: TRUCKERS DISCOVER NEW PURPOSE DELIVERING ESSENTIALS DURING PANDEMIC

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These days we are hearing many well-deserved messages of thanks to medical workers and hospital staff around the world in nations hard hit by COVID-19. But let’s not forget the truck drivers, warehouse workers and logistical staff who keep delivering food, medical supplies, medicine and other essentials during these challenging times.

With Europe on the brink of recession as businesses struggle to keep going and healthcare systems are stretched to the limit, the necessity for effective transportation channels and efficient supply chains is greater than ever before.

“During COVID-19, logistics plays a vital role in delivering the essentials to isolated communities,” says Martynas Sarapinas, CIO at Girteka Logistics, one of Europe’s largest trucking companies. “We have 14,000 dedicated truck drivers working relentlessly to keep supply chains going.”

Sarapinas is referring to the challenge of delivering perfection during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Vytenis Norušis

Directeur général, ClassTrucks

Vytenis Norušis possède 18 ans d’expérience dans le management, ayant travaillé pour certaines des principales chaînes de distribution dans les pays baltes et à travers l’Europe.

En janvier 2023, il a été nommé CEO de ClassTrucks, avec pour mission de piloter les stratégies de l’unité commerciale et les plans d’action.

Vytenis est titulaire d’un master en management des organisations et administration des affaires de l’Université de Vilnius, ainsi que d’un MBA de l’ISM University of Management and Economics.

Vytenis Norušis

Director General, ClassTrucks

Vytenis Norušis cuenta con 18 años de experiencia en gestión, tras haber trabajado para algunas de las principales cadenas minoristas de los países bálticos y de toda Europa.

En enero de 2023, fue nombrado CEO de ClassTrucks, con la responsabilidad de liderar las estrategias de la unidad de negocio y sus planes de acción.

Vytenis obtuvo un máster en gestión de organizaciones y administración de empresas por la Universidad de Vilna, así como un MBA por la ISM University of Management and Economics.

Vytenis Norušis

Chief Executive Officer, ClassTrucks

Vytenis Norušis has 18 years of experience in management, having worked for some of the leading retail chains across the Baltics and all of Europe.

In January 2023, he was appointed as CEO of ClassTrucks and tasked with spearheading business unit strategies and action plans.

Vytenis received a master‘s degree in organization management and business administration from Vilnius University and an MBA from the ISM University of Management and Economics.