We are pleased to welcome John T. Costanzo to our leadership team as Executive Director MAPLE - Business Council New York Chapter. John brings an impressive background to this position and we are truly honored to have his support and participation in this important new role in the growth of our Canada-U.S. community.
John is President & CEO of LDK Global Logistics, a New York based consulting firm specializing in helping U.S. based companies to navigate the complexities of International Trade & Logistics: Transportation & Delivery, Customs Clearance, Returns Management, Shipping Technology, Regulatory and Tax matters, and establishing International Distributor networks.
Prior to his formation of LDK, John led Purolator International, Inc., a leading provider of US/Canadian cross-border logistics, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Purolator Inc., the largest privately held integrated freight, package and logistics solutions provider in Canada.
John joined Purolator in 2001 to develop and expand the company’s U.S. business, and over the past 17 years has introduced new services and transformed the operations and culture of the company. This led to a tenfold increase in annual sales from $20 million to $200 million, and consistently high operating margins. Under his leadership, the company has expanded from 3 to 32 U.S. markets and significantly expanded its US cross- border services portfolio.
Purolator International today has over 270 employees and a diversified client base, from industrial manufacturers and distributors, large specialty retailers, medical equipment and diagnostics manufacturers, and e-commerce companies.
John has 35 years’ experience as a Senior Supply Chain executive, beginning his career with the Emery Air Freight Corporation, where he rose to Senior VP and led the company’s largest and most profitable business unit. Following Emery, John served as President & CEO of InterPost, a Joint venture of KLM and the Dutch Post Office, and as President of TNT Post Group’s Express and International Mail business for the America’s region. He has experience in sales & marketing, operations, union labor relations & contract negotiations, mergers & acquisition, integration, P&L management, IT leadership, Finance and Administration. Every function required to lead a Supply Chain/Logistics business
An active member of his industry and community, John was appointed by Governor Cuomo to the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council (LIREDC) in 2018. He is also a member of the board and executive committee for the Long Island Association and chairs the LIA’s International Trade Committee, and is co-chair of the NY State’s Empire State Development Agency’s Tradeable Sectors Committee for Long Island. He also serves on the board of the United Way of Long Island, and served two terms as President and Director of the Express Delivery & Logistics Association from 2008 - 2011.
John has been personally recognized as a “Pro to Know” by Supply and Demand Chain Executive magazine, and as "Outstanding CEO of the Year" by Long Island Business News. During his time as President, the company has also been recognized by several industry organizations for excellence, being named as one of the "Top 100 3PLs" by Inbound Logistics magazine, awarded the "Quest for Quality" award in the 3PL category by Logistics Management magazine, recognized as a "Great Supply Chain Partner" by Supply Chain Brain, and honored as "Corporate Citizen of the Year" by Long Island Business News.
Stephen Armstrong
Robert Kelle
Co-Founders