Episode #49
Culture and Scale in European Trucking with Pavel Kveten
In this episode of Supply Chain Connections, Brian Glick speaks with Pavel Kveten, CEO at Girteka Logistics, to dig into what it really takes to build and sustain culture at a major European asset-based trucking company. Pavel is one of those rare executives who spent his entire career at one company, and he has a lot to say about what that vantage point makes possible. Key topics discussed include: Why the gap between well-capitalized carriers and smaller operators is getting wider What the best supply chains do differently with carrier relationships, and why switching on price tends to backfire Girteka's operating model: control, discipline, and scale, and why scale alone isn't a competitive advantage Why culture is harder to fake in logistics than almost any other industry Brian's theory on what AI should actually change about shipment management, and whether Pavel agrees What Pavel says he's most afraid of (it's not making mistakes) Pavel Kveten is CEO of Girteka Logistics, a major European asset-based trucking and logistics company, with operations across the continent. He joined Girteka in 2011 and spent his entire logistics career there, moving through roles including COO and Chief Commercial Officer before becoming CEO in 2025. His focus today is on combining operational discipline with emerging technology to drive performance at scale. Discover Girteka Logistics Connect with Brian Follow Chain.io on LinkedIn
