D. Trefzger becomes member of Kuehne + Nagel’s management board

Kuehne + Nagel charges Detlef Trefzger responsible for the business unit contract logistics as of March 1, 2013
 
In its meeting on 30 November the Board of Directors of Kuehne + Nagel International AG has appointed Dr. Detlef Trefzger as new member of the management board as of March 1, 2013. He will take over global responsibility for the business unit contract logistics. Dirk Reich steps down from his responsibility for this unit with immediate effect and will be at the chairman’s disposal for special tasks. Until March 1, 2013, the CEO of Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Reinhard Lange, will assume responsibility for contract logistics in the interim period.
 
Dr. Detlef Trefzger was member of the executive board of Schenker AG, Essen, Germany, from 2004 to October 2012. He held worldwide responsibility for the business unit contract logistics and supply chain management, and most recently he additionally was in charge of global air and ocean freight. Dr. Trefzger started his career at Siemens AG. In 1994 he moved to the logistics sector, initially as consultant at Roland Berger & Partner, Munich. In 1999 he was appointed CFO and member of the executive board of Schenker & CO AG, Vienna, Austria.
 
Karl Gernandt, chairman, Kuehne + Nagel International AG: “We are very pleased that Dr. Trefzger will join our group. In our industry he is highly respected for his proven expertise and leadership skills. Contract Logistics is an important pillar of our company and we are convinced that the further strategic development of this business unit will be in good hands with Dr. Trefzger.”
 
With over 63,000 employees at more than 1,000 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies. Its focus lies on the seafreight, airfreight, contract logistics and overland businesses, as well as providing IT-based integrated logistics solutions.

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