KUEHNE+Nagel’s board of directors has appointed Michael Aldwell to its management board. Mr Aldwell is to assume responsibility for the sea logistics business unit and succeed Horst Joachim (Otto) Schacht.
Mr Aldwell began his career in 2008 with Kuehne+Nagel in Auckland. The company said he has international experience in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Americas regions. Since January this year, he has been based in Switzerland, responsible for sea logistics products, sales and marketing worldwide.
Kuehne+Nagel chairman of the board of directors Dr. Joerg Wolle said: “We are very pleased to appoint Michael Aldwell, a proven executive from within our own ranks, to succeed Otto Schacht on the management board.
“Michael Aldwell’s appointment will ensure the continued development of Kuehne+Nagel as the global market leader in sea logistics.”
Mr Schacht, after 26 years of tenure at Kuehne+Nagel (since 2012 on the management board), will in
