ECU Worldwide, a wholly-owned global subsidiary of Allcargo Logistics, has appointed Jan Kleine-Lasthues as the Chief Operating Officer.
In this role, Kleine-Lasthues will oversee the global operational functions across all regions, driving operations excellence at ECU Worldwide, says an official release.
Kleine-Lasthues had announced recently that he is leaving Hellmann Worldwide Logistics after nearly 13 years. “Not an easy decision and it is not a decision against Hellmann, but a decision for an exciting new role.”
Kleine-Lasthues worked with SDV Geis as Head of Aerospace division for more than 12 years before joining Hellmann where he last served as Global Chief Operating Officer, Air Freight.
As a part of the global leadership team, Kleine-Lasthues will be focused on institutionalising the operations and process optimisation enhancing customer delight, the release added. “He will lead the digital transformation journey and be responsible for technology integration, trade lane strategies and network management to meet financial goals and drive value creation for all stakeholders.”
Shashi Kiran Shetty, Founder and Chairman, Allcargo Group says: “We are delighted to welcome Jan as the Chief Operating Officer of ECU Worldwide. With his extensive experience and deep understanding of the global logistics industry, Jan is a valuable addition to our executive team. He will lead efforts to drive operational excellence, enhance customer satisfaction, and lead our digital transformation journey. His appointment reflects our commitment to building institutions that excel on
a global scale, and I am confident that Jan’s leadership will contribute significantly to this vision. We warmly welcome Jan to the Allcargo Group family and wish him great success in his new role.”
Kleine–Lasthues adds: “I am truly excited to join ECU Worldwide, a global leader in LCL consolidation with a legacy of innovation and excellence. I am excited to collaborate with the team to further strengthen our global operations, enhance efficiency and drive sustainable growth. By leveraging technology and optimising processes, we will deliver exceptional value and strengthen ECU Worldwide’s position as a trusted global logistics partner.”
Kleine–Lasthues will be based out of Hamburg, Germany and will report to Adarsh Hegde, Managing Director, ECU Worldwide, the release added.
