Hellmann strengthens its global automotive business with Rahul Bhasin as new Vice President
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Hellmann strengthens its global automotive business with Rahul Bhasin as new Vice President
Osnabrueck / Dubai, March 5, 2026. As the global automotive industry continues to undergo profound transformation – from electrification and digitalization to evolving supply chains and regionalized production strategies – Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is reinforcing its commitment to this dynamic sector. The company has appointed Rahul Bhasin as new Global Vice President of Hellmann Automotive Logistics. In his new role, he will report directly to Alexandra Olvera, who recently joined Hellmann as the new CCO. Rahul Bhasin will lead Hellmann's global automotive logistics activities as part of the company's long-term strategy to further strengthen its position as a reliable logistics partner for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to drive sustainable, customer-centric growth in all regions.
With more than 15 years of strategic international leadership experience across the automotive industry, Rahul Bhasin brings a wealth of expertise spanning Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe. Having worked with leading automotive brands and consulting firms he has been instrumental in shaping market entry and growth strategies, enhancing customer experience frameworks and driving large-scale business development initiatives across global markets.
This appointment highlights Hellmann's ongoing commitment to the automotive sector. By combining in-depth industry expertise with a customer-centric approach, Hellmann intends to strategically develop the future of automotive logistics through resilience, innovation and close collaboration with its customers.
“The automotive industry remains one of the most strategically important and innovation-driven sectors in our global portfolio. It is a key growth driver for Hellmann, and we are committed to expanding our global footprint to support our customers’ long-term success in an evolving market environment,” says Madhav Kurup, COO Airfreight, Seafreight, and Contract Logistics, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.
“With Rahul’s international perspective, strategic mindset, and proven track record, we are confident that he will play a key role in expanding our automotive footprint and supporting our customers as the industry continues to evolve,” adds Alexandra Olvera, CCO, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.
About Hellmann Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is a global logistics service provider with a comprehensive service portfolio that includes air- and seafreight, road and rail transport, and contract logistics. With annual sales of EUR 3.8 bn and around 12,000 employees in 61 countries, Hellmann moves over 20 mio shipments annually. Based on this broad product range and many years of experience, Hellmann offers innovative logistics solutions for the complex requirements of each individual customer and relies on visionary technical products to ensure maximum customer transparency while creating a more efficient supply chain.
Christiane Brüning Global Head of Corporate Communications Mobile: + 49 151 2034 0316 E-Mail christiane.bruening@hellmann.com Anna Lena Pyhel Consultant Corporate Communications Mobile: + 49 151 2034 0193 E-Mail: annalena.pyhel@hellmann.com Elbestraße 1 D-49090 Osnabrück
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