David Beatson

David Beatson is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the transportation and logistics sectors. Currently serving as an Executive Board Member at ATL Partners since 2014, Beatson also holds positions as a Board Member at PFSweb and as CEO and Founder of Ascent Advisors, LLC, which provides strategic consulting and merger and acquisition advice for firms in the logistics industry. Previous leadership roles include CEO of GlobalWare Solutions, CEO of the North America region for Panalpina, and Chairman and CEO of Circle International Group. Additionally, Beatson successfully led Emery WorldWide as President and CEO during a critical turnaround period. An alumnus of The Ohio State University with a BS in Business Administration and the University of Cincinnati with an MBA in Finance and Marketing, Beatson's career spans over four decades, marked by significant contributions to various organizations.