Hellmann appoints Gilles Duffaut as new Managing Director France
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Hellmann appoints Gilles Duffaut as new Managing Director France
Osnabrueck / Paris, January 22, 2025. In mid-January, Gilles Duffaut took over as the new Managing Director of the French subsidiary of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (Hellmann France). He succeeds Alex Delrue, who has managed both the Spanish and French subsidiaries in a dual role for the past five years. With the creation of this additional position of Managing Director France, Hellmann sets a strong signal for ongoing growth and further development of its position in the strategically important market of France.
Since opening its first own Air- and Seafreight branch near the Paris Airport Charles de Gaulle in 2019, Hellmann has continuously invested in expanding its network and product portfolio in France. Today, the logistics company is established in the French market with five branches and a wide range of services from Air- and Seafreight to customs clearance and Direct Load offers for both local and multinational customers, for example from fashion, pharmaceutical, or automotive industries. The French logistics market is one of the most robust and dynamic in Europe and is characterized by its strategic location, advanced infrastructure and strong links to global trade routes. This makes France an important hub for international trade and offers significant growth potential. In addition to opening further branches in France, the full service provider is also planning to expand its Direct Load network throughout Europe.
With over 30 years of international expertise in the transport and logistics industry, Gilles Duffaut will further strengthen and sustainably expand Hellmann's market position in France. Thanks to his various leading positions at international logistics service providers, the experienced manager brings a broad range of knowledge and in-depth industry insights to this new role.
”The appointment of Gilles Duffaut is an important step in our growth strategy. We look forward to working with him and his team to expand our market position in France across all product areas and to further consolidate our network in France. At the same time, we would like to thank Alex Delrue, who has done an excellent job in his dual role in both Spain and France and will now refocus on developing the Spanish market,” says Jens Tarnowski, Regional CEO West Europe, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.
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 EUR 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.
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