Hellmann launches next growth phase with new global leadership structure
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Hellmann launches next growth phase with new global leadership structure
Osnabrueck, November 11, 2024. The Supervisory Board of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics announces upcoming changes to its Management Board and the International Executive Board (IEB).
Over the past years, Hellmann has built a strong foundation for sustainable growth by implementing a new organizational structure, launching significant investments in IT and digital infrastructure, and fostering a renewed corporate culture. Under the leadership of Jens Drewes, who assumed the CEO role in June this year, the focus is now on capitalizing on this foundation and unlocking the full potential to increase market share across all product areas. The new setup of the global leadership team, which will take effect in January 2025, reflects these strategic ambitions and positions Hellmann for the next phase of expansion.
"The strong performance in recent years shows that Hellmann is built on a solid foundation. Now it's time to fully unlock this potential and further expand the company's global footprint across all product areas – not only in its home market of Europe but globally. The new appointments set the stage for the subsequent growth phase, and I look forward to working with the management team to take Hellmann to the next level," says Dr. Thomas C. Lieb, Chairman of the Supervisory Board.
Changes to the Management Board
Jens Wollesen, currently Chief Operating Officer (COO) overseeing all product areas and a highly valued member of the Management Board, has decided to leave the company at the end of the year to initially focus on his personal life. “We want to take this opportunity to thank Jens Wollesen for his exceptional dedication and contributions over the past years, which have played a key role in bringing Hellmann to where it stands today,” adds Dr. Thomas C. Lieb.
In alignment with the company's strategic direction to enhance its focus on customers and markets, two COOs – each responsible for three product areas – will be appointed to the Management Board, alongside Jens Drewes, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Martin Eberle, Chief Financial Officer (CFO):
Stefan Borggreve, currently Chief Digital Officer (CDO) and member of the Management Board, will be appointed COO Road, Rail, and CEP, focusing on the expansion and transformation of these product segments. In the new position, he will also continue to drive the important strategic topics of IT & Digital, innovation and sustainability in the top leadership team.
Madhav Kurup – currently Regional CEO of IMEA based in Dubai – will be appointed to the Management Board as COO Airfreight, Seafreight, and Contract Logistics. In this role – alongside the respective Product COOs at the IEB level – he will be responsible for the global strategic development of these products and further expand present and future product and vertical joint ventures. Madhav Kurup has exceptional product and strategic expertise, with a strong track record in driving growth projects. At the same time, his appointment enriches Hellmann´s cultural and regional diversity in the Management Board, reflecting the company´s commitment to global expansion. Mr. Kurup will continue to lead the IMEA region on an interim basis.
Changes to the International Executive Board
Additionally, there will be changes in the IEB, Hellmann´s second global management level with Jonathan Adeoye, currently COO Road Germany and West Europe, assuming the role of COO Road with global responsibility at the IEB level, focusing on expanding Hellmann´s product reach in the European market.
About Hellmann Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is a global logistics service provider with a comprehensive service portfolio that includes air- and seafreight, road and rail transport, and contract logistics. With annual sales of € 3.5 billion and over 12,000 employees in 57 countries, Hellmann moves over 20 million shipments annually. Based on this broad product range and many years of experience, Hellmann offers innovative logistics solutions for the complex requirements of each individual customer and relies on visionary technical products to ensure maximum customer transparency while creating a more efficient supply chain.
Christiane Brüning Global Head of Corporate Communications Mobile: + 49 151 2034 0316 E-Mail christiane.bruening@hellmann.com Anna Lena Pyhel Consultant Corporate Communications Mobile: + 49 151 2034 0193 E-Mail: annalena.pyhel@hellmann.com Elbestraße 1 D-49090 Osnabrück
www.hellmann.com Thinking Ahead - Moving Forward Handelsregister / Commercial Register Osnabrueck HRA 3760 Komplementärin / General Partner: Hellmann Verwaltungs SE Handelsregister / Commercial Register Osnabrueck HRB 212008 Vorstand / Managing Directors: Jens Drewes (CEO), Martin Eberle, Jens Wollesen, Stefan Borggreve Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats der Hellmann Verwaltungs SE / Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Dr. Thomas Lieb USt-IdNr. / V.A.T. Id. no.: DE 11 76 59 402 We operate exclusively in accordance with the German Freight Forwarders' Standard Terms and Conditions 2017 (Allgemeine Deutsche Spediteurbedingungen 2017 – ADSp 2017) and – if they do not apply for performing (supplementary) logistics services – with the General Terms and Conditions of Logistics-Services Providers (Logistik-AGB), as of March 2006. Note: In clause 23 the ADSp 2017 deviate from the statutory liability limitation in section 431 of the German Commercial Code (HGB) by limiting the liability for multimodal transportation with the involvement of sea carriage and an unknown damage place to 2 SDR/kg and, for the rest, the customary liability limitation of 8.33 SDR/kg additionally to Euro 1.25 million per damage case and EUR 2.5 million per damage event, but not less than 2 SDR/kg. You can find the ADSp 2017 here: www.hellmann.com/ffst and the Logistik-AGB 2006 here: www.hellmann.com/loggtc. For further information on the subject of data protection and our handling of personal data please refer to the following link: www.hellmann.com/privacy
