German logistics company appoints new CEO

Newly appointed CEO of JF Hillebrand Group, Cees van Gent.

Logistics conglomerate, JF Hillebrand Group, has appointed Cees van Gent as CEO effective October 1.

“Cees brings a combination of deep management expertise from leading multinational companies in areas such as logistics, infrastructure, and environment, with a match in our values around passion for service and customer intimacy,” said JF Hillebrand Supervisory Board chairman, Christof Hillebrand.

Van Gent will take over the role from Christophe Bernard who will remain with the company to assist with the transition until March 2018.