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David KigerAn Entrepreneurial Success Story
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An experienced entrepreneur with a passion for initiative and leadership, David Kiger has served as CEO of the global logistics company, Worldwide Express, since
founding the company in 1994.
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Early Life
Having completed a bachelor’s degree at the University of Alabama, Kiger began his career in Chicago with the Fortune 100 company Baxter Healthcare.
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Early Life
David Kiger then relocated to Houston, where he fulfilled a long-time career ambition by spending five years working with real estate investment and development firm Trammell Crow as a marketing representative.
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It was during his time at Trammell Crow that David Kiger developed the concept for Worldwide Express.
The Inception of Worldwide Express
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“This is where a quote or a statement could go!
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While conducting research into Trammell Crow’s annual shipping costs, Kiger observed that the firm’s significant expenditures were not being rewarded with list price discounts or loyalty offers from its carrier company.
Identifying the Issue
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Worldwide Express was the Solution
Realizing that a huge number of small to mid-sized businesses would also be experiencing similar challenges, he created a business plan for an enterprise dedicated to meeting the particular needs of this underserved market. The result was Worldwide Express, which began operations in 1995.
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Over the years, David Kiger has built Worldwide Express into a major international shipping and
logistics firm with more than 150 franchise locations across the United States.
Worldwide Express
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His commitment to his business model, which focuses on playing to company strengths and cultivating a motivated workforce, has helped
Worldwide Express weather several challenges and has presented the company
with a host of new opportunities.
Worldwide Express
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Worldwide Express
Today, Worldwide Express is one of America’s largest resellers of UPS Express Shipping Services and enjoys annual sales figures of more than $500
million.
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In addition to his work with Worldwide Express, Kiger operates the recently launched website www.davidrkiger.com, a forum for questions,
dialogues, and idea exchanges within business and entrepreneurial communities.
Personal Life
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He is also active in his current hometown of Dallas, supporting such organizations as the American
Cancer Society, the March of Dimes, and the ASPCA.
Supporting His Community
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Looking to find out more about David Kiger...
Visit his site today:
www.davidrkiger.com
Sources: http://aboutdavidkiger.net/http://wwex.com/leadership-team/david-kiger