AD Ports Group recently announced a series of senior executive appointments to its Logistics Cluster, further strengthening its leadership team under the direction of Jochen Thewes, who was recently appointed as the CEO of the Cluster.
The appointments mark a significant step in advancing the Group’s drive to position its Logistics Cluster amongst leading global planning services providers, building on the strong foundations and global footprint established through the Group’s logistics arm, Noatum Logistics, according to a press communique.
To drive the next phase of global product growth, Thorsten Meincke joins Noatum Logistics as the Executive Vice President, Ocean and Air Freight. With more than two decades of international leadership experience, Thorsten previously served as the COO and Management Board Member at DB Schenker.
Appointments
Joining Thorsten are two additional global leaders. Björn Eckbauer, appointed as the Senior Vice President of Global Air Freight Development and Procurement, brings over thirty years of expertise in air freight operations.
Boris Kuehn, appointed as the Senior Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions, adds deep expertise in M&A, corporate venture capital and post-merger integration.
Complementing the global leadership team, AD Ports Group has appointed three seasoned executives to lead Noatum Logistics’ regional operations:
Thorsten Pook, Managing Director – Middle East Region, who joins with more than 30 years of experience in the international planning space, including serving as the COO and Managing Director at CEVA Logistics and Kuehne + Nagel.
Samad Osman, Managing Director – Africa Region, who brings more than 20 years of executive tenure at Hapag-Lloyd, AP Moller Group, Kuehne + Nagel, and OMA Group.
Roberto Moreno, Managing Director – Latin America Region, adds extensive executive expertise in the Americas, having served as CEO for Canada and Latin America at DB Schenker.
“We are united us as one team, laser focused on expanding our product offerings, driving growth, and exceeding the expectations of our clients, partners, and the communities we serve,” commented Thewes.
