LJM Group appointed Rob Gelb as Chief Executive Officer to lead the technology-enabled parcel shipping cost optimization company through its next stage of growth.
Gelb brings approximately three decades of experience scaling technology-enabled services businesses.
He will oversee all aspects of LJM.
President and Founder Ken Wood will remain actively involved in major client relationships and the company’s long-term growth strategy.
Gelb most recently spent more than seven years as CEO of Valenz Health.
During his tenure, Valenz evolved from a single-point solution provider into an integrated healthcare platform spanning cost containment, payment integrity, and self-funded employer services.
Under Gelb’s leadership, Valenz completed eight acquisitions.
The company grew from 62 employees to 520 and achieved approximately 30% compound annual growth, including more than 15% organic growth.
Valenz was also named to the Inc. 5000 list in six of Gelb’s seven years leading the business.
Earlier in his career, Gelb held leadership roles at Coventry Workers’ Compensation Services, York Risk Services Group, Intracorp, and Medlogix.
LJM provides carrier contract negotiation support, parcel analytics, ongoing rate optimization, and audit and recovery services.
The company was founded in 2004 and serves customers nationwide.
KEY QUOTES:
“Over more than 20 years, this team has built a differentiated platform with a proven record of measurable results for shippers.”
Rob Gelb, CEO of LJM Group
“Rob’s track record of scaling tech-enabled services businesses and bringing transparency to opaque costs makes him the ideal leader for LJM’s next phase of growth.”
Ken Wood, President and Founder of LJM Group
