Roger Chantillon is joining the Antwerp-headquartered logistics specialist Ahlers as Chief Commercial Officer and Director Secured Transportation, International Forwarding. 

As CCO Roger will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of Ahlers’ ambitious, commercial and growth-oriented long-term strategy. In his role as Business Unit Director, he will focus on the further development of Ahlers’ international transport activities and the further expansion of the company’s security solution for theft-sensitive goods.

Roger Chantillon has extensive international experience in various management positions. As a Senior Executive, he has filled various roles such as EVP Sales & Marketing, VP Global Sales, GM, and BU Director, both on a regional and global level. He has worked for companies such as RKW, Avery Dennison, Univar, Elementis, and Lubrizol.

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“I am really looking forward to this new chapter in my career and hope to strengthen Ahlers. With my expertise and many years of experience, I hope to support them in the further expansion of the company and to guide our CEO Stefan Van Doorslaer in responding even better to customer needs, exploring potential new markets and regions, and to further developing a strong network,” Chantillon said.

“I am very pleased that Roger Chantillon is joining us and will be my right-hand man in defining our strategy and further commercial development of our company,” says Stefan Van Doorslaer, CEO of Ahlers. “Roger has an extensive experience in the chemical industry. His creativity and deep commercial instinct, in close cooperation with our management team, will undoubtedly contribute to the realisation of our growth ambitions.”