With the promotion of Melanie Höferlin, AIT Worldwide Logistics reinforces its commitment to building a strong and coherent HR strategy in Europe.
AIT Worldwide Logistics, a leading player in global supply chain solutions, has announced the appointment of Melanie Höferlin as vice president of human resources for Europe announced. This promotion comes at a time of significant growth for AIT in Europe, with Höferlin's experience will be crucial to the company's success on the continent.
Melanie Höferlin joined AIT in November 2022 as senior director of HR for Europe, with almost two decades of experience in developing and implementing comprehensive people strategies for multinational companies in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Her expertise and strategic insight have made a significant contribution to the expansion of AIT's HR footprint within Europe. In her new role, Höferlin will lead a team of HR business partners and other professionals focused on HR operations, payroll, compensation and recruitment.
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Melanie Höferlin herself was enthusiastic about her new position: “I am grateful for this new role at such an exciting time for AIT. I am excited to build on our strong HR foundation in Europe with initiatives that support the company's strategic goals while improving the overall employee experience, company culture and employee engagement.”
With the promotion of Melanie Höferlin, AIT Worldwide Logistics reinforces its commitment to building a strong and coherent HR strategy in Europe. Her appointment marks a significant step forward in the company's continued growth and integration on the continent.
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Angela Mancuso, Chief Human Resources Officer, spoke highly of Höferlin: “Melanie has played an incredibly effective role in establishing and growing AIT's HR footprint within Europe.” Gary Roche, Senior Vice President Europe, also praised Höferlin's contributions: “As AIT continues to expand in Europe, both organically and through acquisitions, Melanie has been an indispensable partner in driving change in the European region.”
We know global player AIT Worldwide Logistics in the Netherlands through the acquisition of Lubbers Logistics Group, a European logistics company that specializes in high-quality, complex and time-critical transport services.
Lubbers, headquartered in Schoonebeek, the Netherlands, has established itself over the past century as a leading provider of first-class transport solutions for high-value segments, specializing in road transport, project cargo and global forwarding services. With more than 350 employees working across nine road transport hubs and nine freight locations, Lubbers has an extensive network of strategically located facilities across Europe.
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Lubbers' network added 18 new offices to AIT's existing global network of more than 130 locations, while expanding AIT's footprint into three new countries: Denmark, Romania and Turkey. Lubbers also has facilities in Germany, Italy, Norway and the United Kingdom. Lubbers in the Netherlands has several strategically located support points: Den Helder, Eindhoven, Schiphol, Eemshaven, IJmuiden, Rotterdam and Schoonebeek.
AIT Euro Holding BV wanted to obtain sole control over Lubbers Logistics Group BV. The companies asked the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) for permission for the takeover on November 22, 2023. By decision of the Consumer and Markets Authority, it was allowed to obtain sole control over Lubbers Logistics Group BV
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On November 22, 2023, the proposed concentration between AIT Euro Holding BV and Lubbers Logistics Group BV was notified to the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (hereinafter: ACM). It was a notification within the meaning of Article 34 of the Competition Act. The transaction falls under merger control as referred to in Chapter 5 of the Competition Act. The ACM investigated this proposed concentration and a permit was not required. The ACM has seen no reason to assume that the proposed concentration would significantly impede effective competition on the Dutch market or part of it.
