Kuehne+Nagel announces leadership changes across three key markets
Kuehne+Nagel has announced three senior management appointments covering the United States, Germany and its Southern European operations, with the changes taking effect between November 2026 and January 2027.
Daniel Randig has been appointed National Manager for the United States, effective 1 November 2026. Björn Traemann will assume the position of National Manager for Germany on 1 January 2027, while Miguel Germano will become Cluster Manager for Spain, Portugal and Malta on the same date.
All three executives have extensive experience within Kuehne+Nagel and have previously held management positions across international markets and logistics divisions.
New leadership in the United States and Germany
Daniel Randig brings nearly three decades of experience in the logistics industry, covering sea freight, air freight, sales and general management.
He joined Kuehne+Nagel in Brazil in 2001 and subsequently held positions in the United States and the Middle East. Most recently, he served as National Air Logistics Manager for the United States.
Randig succeeds Marcus Bennett, who will take on a new global management position within the company.
In Germany, Björn Traemann will succeed Tobias Jerschke, who is leaving Kuehne+Nagel after more than 28 years to pursue opportunities outside the logistics industry.
Traemann has worked for the company for more than 23 years, holding management roles in Germany, China, Singapore, the Middle East, Belgium and Luxembourg, and most recently Vietnam.
His professional background includes extensive experience in Sea Logistics and international business management.
New cluster manager for Southern Europe
Miguel Germano has been appointed Cluster Manager for Spain, Portugal and Malta, effective 1 January 2027.
Germano has 18 years of experience with Kuehne+Nagel, including previous leadership positions in Portugal and Turkey. His most recent role was National Manager for Mexico.
He succeeds Miguel Ambielle Fernandez, who will move into a new global management position within the organisation.
According to Kuehne+Nagel, the appointments reflect its approach to leadership succession and the development of experienced executives with international market knowledge.
The company has not announced any accompanying changes to its operational network, investment plans or organisational structure in the affected markets.
Kuehne+Nagel operates approximately 1,300 locations across nearly 100 countries, providing air, sea, road and contract logistics services to customers worldwide.
