Hellmann appoints Martin Habisreitinger as COO, Airfreight

Habisreitinger brings over 20 years of experience in global airfreight management.

Hellmann appoints Martin Habisreitinger as COO, Airfreight
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Hellmann announced the appointment of Martin Habisreitinger as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Airfreight with effect from February 1, 2025.

Habisreitinger will succeed Jan Kleine-Lasthues, who, after 13 successful years with Hellmann, has decided to pursue other opportunities, says an official release.

Kleine-Lasthues has joined ECU Worldwide, a wholly-owned global subsidiary of Allcargo Logistics, as Chief Operating Officer.

"Habisreitinger will report to Madhav Kurup, who will assume the position of Chief Operating Officer Airfreight, Seafreight and Contract Logistics on the Global Management Board at the beginning of next year."

Habisreitinger brings over 20 years of experience in global airfreight management, having held senior roles at Kühne & Nagel, DB Schenker, and most recently DHL Global Forwarding, where he served as Vice President for Starbroker Asia Pacific, the release added. "Habisreitinger will collaborate closely with Hellmann’s international airfreight team to strengthen the company’s presence, focusing on the e-commerce sector as a key driver of growth in the air cargo market."

Jens Drewes, CEO, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics says: "We are delighted to welcome Martin to the Hellmann team in February. Asia Pacific is a highly dynamic market and his extensive experience will be instrumental in supporting our growth ambitions in the region. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to Jan Kleine-Lasthues for his outstanding contributions and wish him the very best for the future."

With annual sales of €3.5 billion and over 12,000 employees in 57 countries, Hellmann moves over 20 million shipments annually.

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