Alpega Group Announces CEO Transition, Appoints Daniel Cohen to Lead Next Phase of Growth
Alpega Group, one of Europe’s leading providers of integrated transport and logistics software platforms, has announced a significant leadership transition as part of its long-term growth strategy. The company revealed that Todd DeLaughter will retire from his role as Chief Executive Officer following a successful tenure, while continuing to support the organization as an advisor to the Board of Directors. The Board has appointed Daniel Cohen as Alpega Group’s new CEO, effective January 1, 2026.The planned transition reflects Alpega’s focus on continuity, strategic execution, and sustained value creation as the company enters its next phase of development in an increasingly complex and digitalized transport and logistics market.
A Proven Leader for the Next Chapter
Daniel Cohen brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in the B2B SaaS sector, with a strong track record of guiding companies through periods of transformation, operational scaling, and profitable expansion. Most recently, Cohen served as CEO of PayU, where he led a comprehensive financial, operational, and cultural transformation. His leadership positioned the company for sustainable growth and culminated in its successful sale to global fintech company Rapyd.
Widely recognized for combining strategic vision with operational discipline, Cohen has built and led high-performing executive teams across international markets. His leadership style emphasizes accountability, innovation, and the development of strong organizational cultures that drive long-term performance.
With his appointment, Alpega Group aims to accelerate profitable growth, strengthen its digital platform, and further expand its leadership position across Europe’s transport and logistics ecosystem.
“Alpega combines powerful software solutions with a strong market presence in the European transport ecosystem,” said Daniel Cohen. “As the market becomes more complex and fragmented, the opportunity to build trust and efficiency across the entire value chain increases significantly. Well-designed digital solutions are key. I look forward to working closely with the team and the board to build on Alpega’s solid foundation of market-leading products, operational strength, and a culture that enables sustainable performance.”
Recognizing Todd DeLaughter’s Impact
Under Todd DeLaughter’s leadership, Alpega Group reinforced its position as a key innovation driver in the transport and logistics software market. During his tenure, the company expanded its product portfolio, strengthened relationships with shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners, and advanced its software capabilities across strategic markets.
DeLaughter played a central role in scaling the company’s platform and ensuring consistent growth while navigating an evolving industry landscape shaped by digitalization, sustainability demands, and supply chain complexity.
The Board expressed its appreciation for DeLaughter’s leadership and welcomed his continued involvement as an advisor to support the transition and provide strategic guidance.
“It has been a privilege to accompany Alpega through such a crucial phase,” said Todd DeLaughter. “I am extremely proud of what our teams have achieved together and confident that the company is well positioned to outperform the market. Daniel is a strong, forward-thinking leader, and I look forward to supporting him and Alpega in an advisory capacity moving forward.”
Built Through Strategic Acquisitions
Alpega Group’s digital transportation platform has been shaped through a series of successful acquisitions, including iNet, Transwide, Teleroute, TenderEasy, and Wtransnet. These integrations have enabled the company to build a comprehensive and interconnected suite of solutions tailored to the needs of modern logistics and transport operations.
Today, Alpega offers a fully integrated Transportation Management System (TMS), advanced digital solutions for transport execution and freight procurement, and some of Europe’s leading freight exchange platforms. Together, these capabilities form a unified digital ecosystem designed to improve efficiency, transparency, and collaboration across the transport value chain.
Board Confidence in Future Growth
Nikolay Pargov, Chairman of the Board, highlighted the importance of the leadership transition and expressed confidence in the company’s future direction.
“On behalf of the entire board, we thank Todd for his exceptional contribution as CEO and are pleased that he will remain closely involved as a trusted advisor,” Pargov said. “At the same time, we are convinced that Alpega is entering a new phase of growth and innovation under Daniel Cohen’s leadership. With a strong strategic foundation, a clear vision, and a capable management team, Alpega is ideally positioned to further expand its leading role in the market.”
With experienced leadership, a robust digital platform, and a clear focus on sustainable growth, Alpega Group is set to continue shaping the future of transport and logistics across Europe and beyond.
About the Alpega Group
The Alpega Group is a leading pan-European provider of logistics software, delivering integrated solutions that enable shippers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers to efficiently manage and optimize their supply chains. With decades of industry experience, Alpega offers powerful transport management systems (TMS), a connected platform for transport execution, freight exchanges, and digital tools for greater efficiency, transparency, and collaboration across the entire transport ecosystem.