In 2023 Inc 5000 recognized ATA as one of America's fastest-growing private companies, ranking #1958.
GARDEN CITY, NY, May 31, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Matt Goker has been recognized for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
With expertise in supply chain management, business operations and software development, Mr. Goker has carved a distinguished career in the transportation services and logistics industry. Since 2022, he has served as the chief executive officer of ATA, a leading global logistics and freight forwarding service provider. With 20 years of excellence at the company, Mr. Goker has demonstrated a remarkable trajectory of leadership and innovation. As chief operating officer from 2016 to 2022, he played a pivotal role in expanding the company from 15 locations to more than 30 while also growing its workforce by 200 members. This expansion increased ATA's footprint and its capacity to serve a broader client base effectively.
Previously, Mr. Goker served ATA as its managing director for the United States and India, where he was instrumental in streamlining operations and enhancing service delivery across two critical markets. His leadership skills were further honed as its regional manager for the United States East Coast, director of sales and marketing, and assistant sales manager. His early career at ATA laid the foundation for his understanding of the logistics industry and his ability to drive sales and marketing strategies that propelled the company forward.
In addition to his responsibilities at ATA, Mr. Goker is also the chief executive officer and co-founder of Quloi, Inc., a technology start-up dedicated to enabling its clients with state-of-the-art supplier management technologies. His dual leadership roles underscore his expertise in logistics and software development, further highlighting his versatility and innovative approach to business operations.
Mr. Goker's academic background is impressive. He holds a Master of Science in technology management from Columbia University in 2023, a Master of Business Administration in international business from the University of Tampa John H. Sykes College of Business in 2004, and a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Bogaziçi University in Istanbul.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Goker is deeply committed to civic engagement and philanthropy. Since 2010, he has been involved in a partnership with trees.org on behalf of ATA; with their joint efforts, they have successfully planted nearly 300,000 trees to offset the carbon emissions produced by the company's shipments. Adding to ATA's accolades, in 2023 Inc 5000 recognized ATA as one of America's fastest-growing private companies, ranking #1958. Mr. Goker's contributions have been recognized through several awards, including the Rhode Island Global Awards in 2023, the Executive Circle Award from Long Island Business Network in 2022, the John Deere Supplier Innovation Award, the Supply & Demand Chain Executive Award in 2021, and recognition in Logistics Top 10 by CIO Tech Outlook in 2017.
Outside of his career achievements, Mr. Goker enjoys a rich personal life filled with family activities, sports, and creative pursuits such as making music. He is an avid audiobook listener and enjoys reading and watching movies. With a strong family foundation supporting him, Mr. Goker remains focused on maintaining ATA's unique culture of partnership while also contributing positively to global communities through charitable initiatives.
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