ECU Worldwide, Allcargo Logistics’ wholly owned global subsidiary and LCL consolidation solutions provider, 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. As a part of the global leadership team, he will be focused on institutionalising the operations and process optimisation enhancing customer delight, the company said in a statement.
Kleine-Lasthues will be based out of Hamburg, Germany and will report to Adarsh Hegde, Managing Director, ECU Worldwide.
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,
Kleine-Lasthues brings over 20 years of leadership experience in global organizations in the logistics domain. Before joining ECU Worldwide, he served as Global Chief Operating Officer, Air Freight at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.
During his 13-year tenure at Hellmann, he was instrumental in building the air freight vertical, globally expanding the global air freight division, launching a new vertical for marine spares, and leading the cruise logistics business, the company said.
“With his extensive experience and deep understanding of the global logistics industry, he 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,” Shashi Kiran Shetty, Founder and Chairman, Allcargo Group said.
Commenting on his appointment, Kleine – Lasthues said, “Collaborating with the team will 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.”
