Hellmann: Robert Bartels appointed Vice President Airfreight West Europe
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Hellmann: Robert Bartels appointed Vice President Airfreight West Europe
Osnabrueck, May 22, 2025. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has recruited Robert Bartels as Vice President Airfreight West Europe, effective May 1, 2025. This appointment reflects Hellmann’s strategic ambition to strengthen its international airfreight offering while advancing efficiency, sustainability, and customer centricity through expanded digital processes.
Airfreight in Europe remains a volatile but strategically important market that is reinventing itself through digitalization, sustainability pressures, and geopolitical challenges. With Robert Bartels, Hellmann is gaining a leader with over ten years of industry experience. The 35-year-old most recently worked at DB Schenker as Airfreight Branch Director in Amsterdam. For Hellmann, Robert Bartels also works from this strategically important location for airfreight logistics in Europe. In his new role he is responsible for both operational performance and business development for the airfreight product in West Europe.
“With Robert Bartels, we have gained a proven airfreight expert who will drive our business in West Europe forward with a fresh perspective and a clear focus on operational excellence and sustainable growth. We look forward to working with him,” says Jens Tarnowski, Regional CEO West Europe, Hellmann.
Martin Habisreitinger, Chief Operating Officer Airfreight at Hellmann, adds: “Robert Bartels not only brings extensive expertise, but also new impetus to further develop our airfreight business in the region. With his experience and leadership skills, he will play a key role in implementing our regional growth strategy by supporting our customers with customized and future-oriented solutions.”
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 3.5 billion and over 12,000 employees in 57 countries, Hellmann moves over 20 million 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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