Logistics veteran Jeroen Eijsink to take the reins at HHLA as new CEO

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Hamburg terminal operator HHLA has appointed road freight veteran Jeroen Eijsink (above) as its new chief executive, replacing the departing Angela Titzrath.

The 52-year-old Mr Eijsink will take up his new role on 1 October.

He has over 25 years of experience in the logistics and transport industry and was most recently CEO of Lithuanian road freight and logistics provider Girteka Group.

“HHLA is gaining an internationally experienced leader with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities of global logistics,” said chairman Rüdiger Grube.

“His proven track record in leading and transforming complex organisations, as well as his clear vision for efficiency and innovation, will strengthen HHLA in a crucial phase of its further development.

Dr Grube added that the new shareholders of HHLA viewed its expansion into the European overland market as a key strategy for the terminal operator.

Mr Eijsink began his career at Siemens’ digitalisation division and took on various management roles at Deutsche Post DHL from 2003, including as CEO of DHL Freight Germany and then of DHL Freight Benelux & UK.

In 2015, he joined US 3PL CH Robinson as president of its European operations, where he drove expansion of the business. In August 2023, he was named CEO of Girteka Group, a role from which he departed in April. The Loadstar reported his departure as “due to personal reasons”.

“I would like to thank the supervisory board for the trust they have placed in me. I look forward to bringing my experience to bear in my role as CEO at HHLA and to driving the company forward in the dynamic environment in which we operate,” Mr Eijsink said yesterday.

“Together, we will seize the opportunities presented by transformation and further expand HHLA’s position as a key player in European logistics for the benefit of our customers,” he added.

He will succeed, Angela Titzrath, whose departure after nine years in office was confirmed at a fiery annual general meeting this month.

Mr Eijsink’s appointment is initially for a term of three years, HHLA added.