Kerry Logistics has appointed Ronnie Kempf as the new managing director for Germany and Switzerland.
Kempf took up his new position on April 1 and is based at the Kerry Logistics Europe headquarters in Frankfurt/Main, Germany.
From here, he will run the operative business in Bremen, Hamburg and Frankfurt as well as oversee the further expansion of sales activities in Germany.
In addition, Kempf will also take over the position of managing director for Kerry Logistics Switzerland.
Kempf will also supervise the integration of the airfreight and seafreight offices in the two countries but the two operations will continue to function as independent legal entities.
Kempf has worked for a range of logistics companies in Germany over the last 15 years, including Schenker Germany, ABX Logistics, Geodis Wilson and Agility Logistics. He replaces Bruno Lombardi.
Kempf said: “Kerry Logistics maintains a leading position in many areas of the logistics supply chain throughout the Asian market.
“It is on this basis that we see great potential for sustainable growth, especially in Germany and Switzerland. I am looking forward to the new, exciting and demanding tasks and am delighted to be part of this dynamic company.”