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The three new board members: Jan Harnisch, Marcus Ewig, Joana Baetz – photo credits @ Rhenus Group

Rhenus Group expands executive board as global growth continues

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Journalist Trans.info | 31.03.2025

Germany-based logistics provider Rhenus Group has announced the expansion of its Management Board from four to seven members, as the company prepares for continued international growth and strategic transformation.

Effective 1 April 2025, three senior leaders from within the company will join the top decision-making body. Dr. Joana Bätz will be responsible for Human Resources, Sustainability and Compliance; Jan Harnisch will represent the Air & Ocean Division; and Dr. Marcus Ewig will oversee the Automotive Division along with Group functions such as Procurement, Health & Safety, and Quality Management.

The company says the board expansion is part of a broader effort to strengthen leadership as it navigates an increasingly complex logistics landscape. Rhenus, which began as a mid-sized German firm, now describes itself as the world’s largest family-owned logistics provider, operating across diverse sectors and global markets.

Dr. Marco Schröter, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, said the appointments highlight the company’s commitment to promoting internal talent. 

“Their combined experience will be invaluable as we navigate the evolving logistics landscape and pursue our ambitious growth path,” he commented.

CEO Tobias Bartz added that the new board structure reflects a people-focused approach and aims to reinforce the company’s ability to offer resilient, tailored logistics services worldwide.

About the new board members:

  • Dr. Joana Bätz has nearly 20 years of experience in the logistics industry and joined Rhenus in 2018. She became Group Chief Human Resources Officer in 2022, where she led efforts to modernise HR systems and build a global employer brand.
  • Jan Harnisch, who joined Rhenus in 2012, currently serves as global CEO of the Air & Ocean Division. He has led the division’s expansion into new markets and worked on digital transformation initiatives.
  • Dr. Marcus Ewig has led Rhenus Automotive since 2017 and played a key role in the division’s expansion into China and the United States. He previously held leadership positions at Porsche.

Following the appointments, the Rhenus Group Management Board will include Tobias Bartz (CEO & Chairman), Gilles Delarue, Dr. Stephan Peters, Andreas Stöckli, Dr. Joana Bätz, Jan Harnisch, and Dr. Marcus Ewig.

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