German Intercontinental logistics provider, Leschaco Group, has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director for operations in Malaysia.
Jens Osterwald, who will assume his new role in September, began his professional career in 2005 with a three-year dual study programme at Leschaco’s headquarters in Bremen. He then worked for two years as a sales representative in the tank container department, before moving to Leschaco Korea Ltd. in Seoul, where he held various management positions, most recently as General Manager Warehousing & Contract Logistics.
“Jens extensive experience and proven leadership in the logistics industry make him the ideal candidate to lead our operations in Malaysia,” said Regional Head APAC, Alexander Donau. “Jens is a Senior Manager with 20 years of hands-on experience and has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse teams to success in highly competitive markets. His wide-ranging knowledge of air and ocean freight, trucking, projects, as well as warehousing and contract logistics, will be vital to the further expansion of our presence in the region.”
The Leschaco Group offers intercontinental logistics solutions for sea and air freight, as well as contract logistics and tank container operation.
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