Holzwickede, Germany - Rhenus Group, a logistics specialist, has appointed three experienced leaders from within the company to the management board, effective 1 April.
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Joana Bätz was appointed member of the Rhenus Group Management Board with responsibility for the Group functions for Human Resources, Sustainability and Compliance.
Dr. Bätz brings almost two decades of experience in the logistics sector, seven years of those spent with the Rhenus Group.
She rapidly advanced into global leadership roles, before she was appointed Group CHRO in 2022.
She received her doctorate from the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt (Main), with a focus on Human Resources and Organizational Development.
Jan Harnisch was appointed member of the Rhenus Group Management Board for the Air & Ocean Division.
Air & Ocean is now represented on the Board by its global CEO, Mr. Harnisch, who has been with Rhenus since 2012.
He has held leadership roles within the Air & Ocean Division at both global and regional levels, including Global COO since 2020 and Global CEO since 2022.
Mr. Harnisch played a pivotal role in the division’s expansion into new international markets while driving operational excellence, digital transformation, and strategic growth.
Marcus Ewig was appointed member of the Rhenus Group Management Board for the Automotive Division and Group Procurement, Health & Safety and Quality Management.
Dr. Ewig has been elevated to the Management Board from his role as CEO of Rhenus Automotive, a position he has held since 2017.
His key achievements include leading the international expansion of Rhenus Automotive into China and the US, establishing a joint venture for battery lifecycle management, and continuously driving the divisions growth and success.
Dr. Ewig can tap into his vast experience in the automotive sector, having held various leadership positions at Porsche.
In addition to Automotive, he will also be responsible for the Group functions Procurement, Health & Safety and Quality Management. ■
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