SingPost welcomes back Neo Su Yin 
Singapore Post appointed Neo Su Yin as group chief operating officer (GCOO) from 2 January 2025. In this new role, Su Yin will be in charge of the Singapore and international business units and for property. Under transitional management arrangements, she’ll take guidance from... more
Handing over the baton at Finnlines
Finnlines plc’s board of directors has appointed COO Thomas Doepel, who is also its vice-president and deputy CEO, as the shipping line’s new president and CEO from 1 March 2025. Tom Pippingsköld had previously informed the board that he’ll retire, and it has been agreed that he... more
Handing over the baton at Deutsche Post
The supervisory board of Deutsche Post plans to elect Katrin Suder as the chairperson of the supervisory board after the annual general meeting on 2 May 2025. She will succeed Nikolaus von Bomhard, who has decided not to stand for re-election after two terms. He joined the... more
Hellmann welcomes COO airfreight
Hellmann has appointed Martin Habisreitinger as chief operating officer (COO) airfreight with effect from 1 February 2025. He will succeed Jan Kleine-Lasthues, who, after 13 successful years with Hellmann, has decided to pursue other opportunities. Habisreitinger will report... more
Gateway Basel Nord: Martin Haller steps down
After nine years as a member of the board of directors and overall project manager of Gateway Basel Nord, Martin Haller (centre) will step down on 31 December 2024 but remain with the company as senior advisor for specific topics. Firat Günes (right), head of sales at SBB... more
Ancra Cargo: a new representative for Canada
Ancra Cargo Canada has appointed Daniel Ianniciello as eastern region sales manager, with responsibility for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, effective 18 December 2024. Ianniciello has over 25 years of experience in the heavy-duty transport industry. Starting out as a licenced... more
Connie Award: promoting industry awareness
The 2024 Connie Award goes to Allen Clifford (right), executive vice president, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA). “I am proud to say that for over 50 years, the Connie Award has honoured industry executives who have made remarkable contributions to... more
Airport association elects new leadership
The general assembly of the German Airports Association (ADV) has elected Aletta von Massenbach as the new president of the association. She will be supported by two vice presidents, Lars Redeligx from Düsseldorf airport and Ludger van Bebber from Dortmund airport. Aletta... more
VTG gains financial expert
Mani Herold has been appointed chief financial officer (CFO) of the VTG Group, an international asset and logistics company with a focus on the rail sector. Herold will take up his new position on 1 April 2025 and complete VTG’s management team. Until then, Björn Schwarten will... more
Econowind hires CCO
Econowind, which specialises in wind-assisted ship propulsion technologies for the maritime industry, has appointed Chiel de Leeuw as chief commercial officer (CCO), effective 1 December 2024. With a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the maritime sector, de... more