Sudden reshuffle at Bombardier Transportation 
Danny Di Perna has been appointed president of Bombardier Transportation with immediate effect. He replaces Laurent Troger, who stepped down from the position he held for 15 years at his own request. Di Perna joined the company in 2018, and most recently led the Bombardier... more
Krone installs new sales manager
Ansgar Jansen has taken over the sales management of the Krone Commercial Vehicle Group for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The graduate engineer has more than two decades of sales know-how. Frank Albers, Krone's managing director sales & marketing, declared: "We... more
West Atlantic to change CEO
The board of West Atlantic and its CEO have decided to change the company's leader. CEO Fredrik Groth will step down immediately and be replaced by Lars Jordahn. During Groth's leadership over the past three years, the company grew significantly, increasing revenue by almost... more
New boss for cargo community
The Air Cargo Community Frankfurt has appointed Harald Gloy (Lufthansa Cargo) as the new chairman of the association's board. He succeeds Sören Stark, who joined the executive board of Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg at the beginning of 2019. The Air Cargo Community’s CEO,... more
Five years old and targeting growth
Astre, an alliance for transport and logistics companies, wants to substantially expand its network in German-speaking countries. The logistics network, which has been present in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region) for exactly five years, represents the interests... more
Babcock Offshore takes on new director
Simon Meakins has taken on the position of director of Babcock International’s UK offshore business, which provides crew change and search and rescue services to the oil and gas industry. Meakins, a RAF trained helicopter pilot, has been with the business since 2011 and moves... more
Michiel Van Veen to head UPS Switzerland
Michiel van Veen has just been appointed as UPS country manager Switzerland. He assumes responsibility for the US integrator’s operations, business development and strategy in the Swiss market. Van Veen replaces Iulia Nartea, who assumes another function within the company.... more
Dancet deserts Ralpin
Large shoes to fill: René Dancet, CEO of Ralpin, is leaving the company at his own request to pursue a new career. In a press release, the company paid tribute to Dancet who "has made a significant contribution to the establishment and development of the company and managed... more
Christian Arndt joins Deugro
Christian Arndt has shouldered the role of senior vice-president – oil & gas logistics at Deugro. He will be responsible for the global development of the company’s oil and gas supply chain business unit. Arndt switched to Deugro from Kuehne + Nagel, where he was SVP... more
Kanis to spearhead I&C growth at Imperial Logistics
Imperial Logistics International continues to strengthen its senior management structure by appointing Markus Kanis to the newly-created post of executive vice-president - industrial & chemical (I&C). Reporting to CCO Sandro Knecht, and based at the company’s Zurich... more