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ArticleExecutives on the move
Mahindra Logistics has appointed Pirojshaw (Phil) Sarkari (pictured) as its new CEO following the departure of Sanjay Sinha, who has left the Mahindra Group to pursue “other interests”. Sarkari has over 18 years of experience in the logistics and airline businesses and his last assignment was as managing director and ...
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Frank Erhardt is Ceva’s new director of contract logistics in Central Europe, replacing Andreas Wagner who is stepping down after eight years at the company. Erhardt was most recently responsible for the automotive/tyres sector within Ceva in Central Europe. He will now oversee the contract logistics business for the ...
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ArticleExecutives on the move
Panalpina’s former vice president of key account management, Alan Votaw, has taken up a new position at the head of the company’s automotive division – Panalpina IV Automotive. Votaw, who has been with Panalpina since January 2002, took up his new role as senior vice president, global head of industry ...
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ArticleSTVA's Charles to head SNCF Fret
Sylvie Charles, chairman of the executive board of STVA, the vehicle transport subsidiary of French state-owned rail provider SNCF, has been named as director of the freight division – SNCF Fret – following the departure of Luc Nadal. She will take up her new role at the beginning of February. ...
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ArticleExecutives on the move
Following last week’s announcement that the ECG’s executive director Mark Morgan is leaving his position there at the end of March, this week it has been confirmed that he will join Pound Gates in the newly-created post of commercial director. Pound Gates, which is based in the UK with offices ...
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ArticleExecutives on the move
The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) is looking for a new executive director with the announcement this week that Mark Morgan (pictured) will be leaving the association at the end of March. Morgan, who has been in the position since August 2006, is returning to the UK for family ...
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ArticleIn Profile: Ford's Matthias Schulz
Matthias Schulz’s career with Ford began just two days after he received his Masters degree in 1987. His path toward leading Ford’s logistics in Europe has a somewhat unexpected origin; he is a mathematics expert, with studies in areas similar to that of Stephen Hawkins.He started at Ford as an ...
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ArticleExecutives on the move
Dmitriy Bulaenko has left his position as logistics director at Russian carmaker and service provider Sollers and taken up a new role as sales director at Transcontainer, Russia’s largest rail freight container operator. Talking about his aspirations at Transcontainer, Bulaenko said: "With a better understanding of real customers' needs we ...
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ArticleExecutives on the move
Ford’s group vice president of global manufacturing, and labour affairs, Joe Hinrichs (pictured), is taking up a new position at the company as group vice president of Asia Pacific and Africa. He will start on December 1st and is replacing John Parker who is retiring in January after a 41-year ...
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Executives on the move
Ceva Logistics has appointed Caio Najm (pictured) as general director in Brazil, replacing Giuseppe De Vincenzo, who leaves Ceva Brazil after six years to pursue a new role with Ceva outside the country. Najm has more than 25 years of experience, having worked in companies including Compañia Transportadora, Coml. Translor ...
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Nissan brings Styles to Mexico
Chris Styles, Nissan Americas’ Director of Purchasing for Logistics, Aftermarket/Accessory Parts, is taking on an additional role as Director of Purchasing at Nissan Mexicana. The new position will see Styles relocate to Nissan’s Mexican headquarters in Mexico City to oversee his additional responsibilities. Talking about his new role to Automotive ...
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ArticleHarley takes over at crucial time for Ford MP&L
Ford’s Stephen Harley officially assumes his new post this week as the OEM’s Executive Director for Global Material Planning and Logistics (MP&L) and for North American Parts Supply and Logistics (PS&L). It is an interesting time for Ford and a particularly crucial period for the MP&L organisation, as the company ...
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ArticleExecutives on the move
Frank Müller (pictured) has replaced Sven Grossmann as Director Quality Management for BLG Automobile Logistics. Müller has been with BLG Logistics for nine years across a number of roles gaining a good knowledge of the requirements and specific processes in the automobile industry.Before he started working for BLG Logistics he ...
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Ford announces Executive Director for Global MP&L
As Ford’s Frederiek Toney prepares to take up his new role as Vice President of Ford Customer Service Division next Tuesday (read more here), the company announced today that Steve Harley (pictured) will fill the position of Executive Director, Global Material Planning and Logistics (MP&L) on the same day. Harley ...
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ArticleFord's Frederiek Toney to lead Customer Service division
Frederiek Toney (pictured) will become Vice President, Ford Customer Service Division and a corporate officer of Ford from September 1st this year. Currently the Executive Director, Global Material Planning and Logistics (MP&L), Toney has been among the key figures in driving change and collaboration in Ford’s North American and global ...
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Key executives on the move
In a surprise move, the Supervisory Board of Slovenia’s port operator Luka Koper has replaced Robert Cesar as President and replaced him with Gregor Veselko, former Executive Director for intercontinental services at Slovenian freight forwarder Intereuropa. Luka Koper’s Vice President Aldo Babic has also been relieved of his post. Luka ...
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Key executives on the move
With the departure of Frits Mehrtens, The Association of European Vehicle Logistics – ECG – has elected Costantino Baldissara (pictured) as its new President. A ceremony was held to mark the occasion at its annual general assembly held in Zurich last week. “It is truly an honour and privilege for ...
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ArticleKey executives on the move
Tom LaSorda, Vice Chairman and President, Chrysler (pictured) has left the company following its filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. When the Chapter 11 protection measures were announced last Thursday LaSorda said he planned to retire, but a date wasn't set. The next day Chrysler announced that his retirement would be ...
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ArticleAwards recognise exceptional women in logistics
The finalists have been announced for this year’s MAN everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards, with the winner to be announced on May 14 at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London, UK. Sponsored by MAN Truck & Bus UK, in association with Skills for Logistics, the awards aim to highlight ...
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ArticleLogistics executives on the move
Schenker Deutschland has appointed Dr Michael Kluger (pictured) as Member of the Management Board for Contract Logistics. Dr Kluger, who was most recently Group Director of Business Development at contract logistics provider Fiege Group, has also worked for Ford as Manager of Inbound Material Flow and Logistics Europe, and for ...