Leschaco Group has appointed Jens Osterwald as the new Managing Director for its Malaysian operations. Osterwald, who boasts a wealth of experience in the logistics industry, will assume his new role on September 1, 2024.

With a career spanning over two decades, Osterwald has held leadership positions in various countries, including Germany, Korea, and Malaysia. His expertise in warehousing, contract logistics, and sales will be instrumental in driving the growth of Leschaco’s Malaysian operations.

Osterwald’s appointment underscores the company’s commitment to strengthening its presence in the Asian market.

“We are happy to welcome Jens back to the Leschaco family,” said Alexander Donau, Regional Head APAC. “His extensive experience and proven leadership in the logistics industry make him the ideal candidate to lead our operations in Malaysia. Jens is a Senior Manager with 20 years of hands-on experience and has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse teams to success in highly competitive markets. His wide-ranging knowledge of air and ocean freight, trucking, projects, as well as warehousing and contract logistics, will be vital to the further expansion of our presence in the region.”

Osterwald’s return to Leschaco emphasises the company’s commitment to attracting, developing and retaining top talent to drive operational excellence and growth within the organisation.