Hellmann appoints Madhav Kurup as COO, Airfreight
Stefan Borggreve, currently Chief Digital Officer (CDO), will be appointed COO Road, Rail and CEP w.e.f. January 2025.
(From left): Martin Eberle, CFO; Jens Drewes, CEO; Stefan Borggreve, COO, Road, Rail and CEP and Madhav Kurup, COO, Airfreight, Seafreight, and Contract Logistics, Hellmann Logistics.
Madhav Kurup will be appointed to the management board of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics as Chief Operating Officer (COO) Airfreight, Seafreight, and Contract Logistics.
Kurup currently is the Regional CEO of IMEA based in Dubai, says an official release.
The Supervisory Board of Hellmann announced upcoming changes to its management board and the international executive board (IEB), the release added.
"Under the leadership of Jens Drewes, who assumed the CEO role in June this year, the focus is now on capitalising 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."
Thomas C. Lieb, Chairman, Supervisory Board, Hellmann says: "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."
Jens Wollesen, currently COO overseeing all product areas, has decided to leave the company at the end of the year to initially focus on his personal life, the release added. “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 Lieb.
Two COOs – each responsible for three product areas – will be appointed to the management board, alongside Jens Drewes and Martin Eberle, Chief Financial Officer, Hellmann.
"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."
Jonathan Adeoye, currently COO, Road Germany and West Europe, assumes the role of COO Road with global responsibility at the IEB level, focusing on expanding Hellmann's product reach in the European market, the release added.
