Rhenus Group expands Management Board to drive transformation and growth

Holzwickede, Germany: Rhenus Group has appointed three experienced leaders from within the company to the Management Board effective 01 April 2025.

Dr. Joana Bätz will be representing the Group functions for Human Resources, Sustainability and Compliance, Jan Harnisch for Air & Ocean and Dr. Marcus Ewig for Automotive as well as the Group functions Procurement, Health & Safety and Quality Management.

The expansion of the Management Board reflects the company’s transformation into a leading global logistics company, lifting crucial roles to the highest level of decision-taking and reinforcing the Group’s commitment to future growth.

Over the past three decades, Rhenus has evolved from a mid-sized German logistics company into the world’s largest family-owned logistics provider, offering resilient and integrated supply chain solutions tailored to the rapidly changing needs of diverse industries.

Dr. Marco Schröter, Chairman of the Supervisory Board Rhenus Group, commented: “These appointments demonstrate our commitment to leveraging our own talent and the deep expertise within Rhenus Group. Their combined experience will be invaluable as we navigate the evolving logistics landscape and pursue our ambitious growth path.”

Tobias Bartz, CEO Rhenus Group, added: “I have had the pleasure of working alongside these great colleagues for many years. Their operational expertise, strategic mindset, deep industry knowledge and their alignment with the unique Rhenus family values will be strong assets to the board. I’m delighted to welcome them and wish them every success in their new roles.”

Joana Bätz brings almost two decades of experience in the logistics sector, seven years of which spent with the Rhenus Group. She rapidly advanced into global leadership roles, before she was appointed Group CHRO in 2022. She received her doctorate from the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt (Main), with a focus on Human Resources and Organizational Development.

Jan Harnisch has been with Rhenus since 2012. He has held leadership roles within the Air & Ocean Division at both global and regional levels, including Global COO since 2020 and Global CEO since 2022. He played a pivotal role in the division’s expansion into new international markets while driving operational excellence, digital transformation, and strategic growth.

Dr. Marcus Ewig has been elevated to the Management Board from his role as CEO of Rhenus Automotive, a position he has held since 2017. His key achievements include leading the international expansion of Rhenus Automotive into China and the US, establishing a joint venture for battery lifecycle management, and continuously driving the divisions growth and success. He earned his doctorate in business informatics at the University of Leipzig.

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The three new Rhenus board members are (from left to right) Jan Harnisch, Marcus Ewig and Joana Bätz.  Photo By Rhenus/John M. John