Two of the roles on the Executive Board for Air Freight and Ocean Freight have been announced, with a further announcement expected at a later date for Logistics.
Swiss-born Lucas Kuehner, an 18-year Panalpina veteran, is being promoted to Executive Vice President, Air Freight, effective January 1, 2019. Kuehner has held senior roles in Switzerland and in the US. Since 2012, he has occupied the role of Global Head of Air Freight and been a member of Panalpina’s Executive Committee.
New to Panalpina is Danish-born Peder Winther, who will become Executive Vice President, Ocean Freight. He will join Panalpina on February 1, 2019, bringing nearly 30 years of international experience in the freight forwarding and transportation industry. Winther joins Panalpina from Kuehne + Nagel, where he most recently served as President and Regional Manager Western Europe.