Imperial Logistics International appoints Juergen Mues as COO

Feb 18, 2019: Imperial Logistics International has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Juergen Mues to the post of Chief Operating Officer (COO). He will assume this role on March 15.

Reporting to CEO Hakan Bicil, Mues will assume overall responsibility for all operational aspects of the business, which employs some 9000 staff at 170 locations in 20 countries throughout Europe, South America and China.

Mues joins Imperial Logistics from SBB (Swiss Railways) Cargo, where he spent 13 of his total of 30 years in logistics, in a variety of senior posts - most recently as its Head of Production, and an Executive Board member. Prior to that, he was director of logistics and informatics at Roche Consumer Health, and supply chain manager at Sanofi, based in Paris and Cologne. He holds degrees from the University of St. Gallen and Cologne University of Applied Sciences.

The appointment of Mues as COO at Imperial Logistics International is part of a rationalization of the business, which is currently geographically diversified and comprises many subsidiaries that are highly-specialised: for example, in hazardous materials warehousing, automotive logistics, chemicals road transportation and inland waterways barge operations.

Explains CEO Hakan Bicil, "Imperial Logistics International is composed of many very strong operators with unparalleled capabilities and track records in their own fields; but few of these currently exploit their potential across all available geographies.

"In order to realise Imperial Logistics' ambitious growth plans, we need to take these highly-successful businesses, and create a framework that will support their expansion into new locations. The creation of this new COO position is a key component in facilitating this lateral growth of our businesses."

He continues, "We are very fortunate in securing the services of Juergen Mues, who brings with him a wealth of experience, and an enthusiasm for innovation and the use of latest technology. He adds significantly to our senior management complement, and I am confident he will help us to take Imperial Logistics International to the next level."

Adds Juergen Mues, "I am extremely happy to take up this new role within Imperial Logistics International; the company enjoys an excellent market position and reputation, and has tremendous further potential supported by a great team of people.

"Logistics is my passion. I am excited to join the Imperial Logistics team, and have this opportunity to devote my experience, skills and full energy to its future success and growth."