Joachim Schaut appointed head of ocean for Europe at DB Schenker
DB Schenker has promoted Joachim Schaut to executive vice president, head of ocean for Europe. ...
XPO Logistics has appointed Karlis Kirsis (above) chief legal officer for GXO Logistics, the intended spin-off of XPO’s logistics business.
Mr Kirsis is currently senior VP, European chief legal officer, for XPO Logistics Europe.
He will be responsible for GXO’s legal and compliance functions, including corporate governance, litigation and commercial matters.
He joined XPO in 2016 as vice president, corporate and securities counsel, and subsequently served as senior vice president, corporate counsel.
Previously, he spent ten years as a senior corporate associate in New York and London for Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, where he executed global M&A and corporate finance transactions.
He holds a juris doctorate from New York University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree from Amherst College.
Brad Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer of XPO Logistics, said, “Karlis’s extensive experience in world-class corporate and legal environments, and the supply chain industry in particular will be significant assets to GXO.
“He will help align the company’s legal functions with its strategic, game-changing goals.”
XPO expects to spin off its logistics business as a separate, publicly traded company on 2 August.
'Mass-casualty incident' as Maersk box ship destroys Baltimore bridge
Shock for CMA CGM as a deputy CEO decides to quit
Diversions from Red Sea proving a real ‘silver lining’ for carriers
Asia-Europe carriers revise FAK rates in fight to rein in revenue erosion
Could the Dali have suffered a power loss before bridge crash?
Strike paralysing Finnish ports extended after talks collapse
Indian Customs to auction uncleared export boxes at Nhava Sheva
Alex Lennane
email: [email protected]
mobile: +44 7879 334 389
During August 2023, please contact
Alex Whiteman
email: [email protected]
Alessandro Pasetti
email: [email protected]
mobile: +44 7402 255 512
Comment on this article