Jan Kleine-Lasthues departs from Hellmann after spending 13 years there.

Jan Kleine-Lasthues, COO of Airfreight at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, is departing the company after nearly 13 years to pursue a new opportunity. He expressed gratitude towards his team, partners, customers, and the Hellmann family for their support, describing his time there as a great honor. Before Hellmann, he led the Aerospace division at SDV Geis for over 12 years. Recently, Hellmann appointed Madhav Kurup as COO for Airfreight, Seafreight, and Contract Logistics, with a focus on expanding market share under new CEO Jens Drewes. The company reported sales of €3.5 billion in 2023.