GEODIS named Gary O’Connor as new managing director for its Ireland operations effective June, announced a press release. Joining the team in the 20,000 sqm logistics facility at Dublin Airport Logistics Park, the new managing director will oversee the Group’s contract logistics, overland transport, freight forwarding, supply chain optimisation, express and parcel delivery services. GEODIS said that its growth strategy in the Irish market will be focused on developing business in the … [Read more...] about GEODIS gets Gary O’Connor as new managing director in Ireland
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Tigers names new managing director for China operations
Hong Kong-based logistics provider Tigers has appointed Jana Schebera as new managing director for China, according to a press release, as the company looks to add more layer of freight forwarding expertise as it expands in Asia. She will be based in Tigers’ Tsing Yi e-commerce fulfilment facility in Hong Kong. Prior to moving to Tigers, Jana was Rhenus Logistics’ managing director for Hong Kong and South China. She also held business development roles at M+R Spedag Group. “What attracted … [Read more...] about Tigers names new managing director for China operations
Stora Enso appoints new Head of Packaging Solutions division
Stora Enso has appointed David Ekberg as EVP, Head of Packaging Solutions division and member of the Group Leadership Team. David Ekberg has held the role of acting Head of Packaging Solutions since 6 December 2019. Previously he was SVP, Head of Business Unit Corrugated Nordics in the division. Before joining Stora Enso in 2017, he held several leadership positions at Climeon and Ericsson. As of 1 January 2020, Stora Enso merged its container board business with the Consumer Board … [Read more...] about Stora Enso appoints new Head of Packaging Solutions division
Imperial appoints Robert Berganus to new key contract logistics role
Imperial Logistics International has appointed Robert Berganus to the newly-created post of Chief Operating Officer (COO) Contract Logistics. Based in Zurich and Duisburg, Berganus will be responsible for contract logistics operations across the business’ key industry verticals, reporting to CEO | International Hakan Bicil. The new post is part of a more focused structure which divides and reallocates the much wider responsibilities previously undertaken by the COO of Imperial Logistics … [Read more...] about Imperial appoints Robert Berganus to new key contract logistics role
UPS appoints new Human Resources Officer
UPS announced the appointment of Charlene Thomas as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 1, and the retirement of Teri McClure. Charlene Thomas joins the UPS Management Committee, the company’s senior-most leadership group, and will report to UPS Chairman and CEO David Abney. Charlene began her career at UPS in 1989 and has progressed through successive leadership roles at the company. She has extensive operations experience, including management roles in West Chester, … [Read more...] about UPS appoints new Human Resources Officer
B&H Worldwide appoints Customer Care Manager for CustomerFirst! Programme
B&H Worldwide, the award-winning aerospace logistics provider, has appointed Megan Laws to the newly create role of Customer Care Manager to head up its global CustomerFirst! Programme. She will be based at the company's London Heathrow headquarters and reports to directly to the board. Laws joins from the procurement technology sector where she was head of customer experience. In her new role at B&H Worldwide she will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the … [Read more...] about B&H Worldwide appoints Customer Care Manager for CustomerFirst! Programme
