Gal Dayan Appointed COO of Ascent Global Logistics
The veteran logistics leader joins the firm to oversee operations as it upgrades its technology and aircraft fleet.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Transportation
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Ascent Global Logistics has appointed Gal Dayan as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Dayan joins the company after a 23-year career at UPS.
Why it matters
The company is investing in technology to reduce manual workloads while maintaining its own airline to ensure guaranteed capacity for time-critical shipments. These efforts aim to increase the time available for developing tailored solutions for customer logistics needs.
Ascent operates a fleet of six active MD-83F and MD-88F aircraft with an average age exceeding 35 years. The company currently has two additional aircraft parked in its fleet.
The players
Gal Dayan
Gal Dayan is the newly appointed Chief Operating Officer of Ascent Global Logistics who previously held a 23-year career at UPS.
Ascent Global Logistics
Ascent Global Logistics is a transportation firm that manages expedited trucking, air charters, and onboard couriers across North America.
USA Jet
USA Jet is a subsidiary airline owned by Ascent Global Logistics that maintains a fleet of older cargo aircraft for time-critical customer shipments.
The details
Ascent is actively modernizing by replacing legacy management systems with Oracle's TM and expanding its PEAK marketplace platform. This platform connects customers with service providers for expedited trucking, air charters, and onboard couriers while also managing international charter projects in regions such as Korea.
Timeline
Gal Dayan became COO of Ascent Global Logistics on October 1, 2026.
Fuel efficiency data comparing MD-88F and 737-400F aircraft was recorded in 2013.
Market Landscape
The adoption of modernized cloud-based logistics software is a standard move for firms looking to compete in the increasingly digitized freight market. By upgrading these systems, Ascent seeks to differentiate itself from competitors by shortening quotation response times to six minutes.
Customers can expect potentially faster service and improved digital interactions as the company scales its PEAK platform. These operational shifts are intended to provide more reliable, time-critical shipping capacity for freight forwarders and shippers.
The takeaway
The addition of an industry veteran to the C-suite signals a focused push toward operational efficiency through digital integration. Future company growth will likely depend on how well these technology upgrades balance the cost of operating an aging 35-year-old aircraft fleet.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Loadstar.
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