Hellmann appoints COO Airfreight

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) Airfreight effective 1 February 2025.

Martin Habisreitinger has been named as Jan Kleine-Lasthues’ successor.

Habisreitinger will report to Madhav Kurup who will assume the position of Chief Operating Officer Airfreight, Seafreight, and Contract Logistics on the Global Management Board at the beginning of next year.

Habisreitinger is reported to bring more than 20 years of experience in global airfreight management, having held senior roles at Kuehne+Nagel, DB Schenker, and most recently DHL Global Forwarding, where he served as Vice President for Starbroker Asia Pacific.

With a proven track record of driving growth and operational efficiency, particularly in the Asian market, Habisreitinger will collaborate closely with Hellmann’s international airfreight team to strengthen the company’s presence, focusing on the e-commerce sector as a key driver of growth in the air cargo market.

“We are delighted to welcome Martin to the Hellmann team in February. Asia Pacific is a highly dynamic market and his extensive experience will be instrumental in supporting our growth ambitions in the region,” said Hellmann CEO, Jens Drewes.

“We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to Jan Kleine-Lasthues for his outstanding contributions and wish him the very best for the future.”

In other news, Hellmann formed a partnership with iconic fashion-sport brand Lacoste in Mexico.

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