Jan Elfenhorst

Jan Elfenhorst is an accomplished professional with 25 years of experience in general management, various transport modes, supply chain management, sales, product/network management, and intermodal, bulk, break-bulk, and chemical logistics.

He has led multiple M&A projects, demonstrating his expertise in strategic growth initiatives and has diverse worldwide multicultural experience including Europe, Russia, Asia, and the Americas.

Jan holds a 6SIGMA Green Belt and serves as an officer for preventing risks in the transportation of dangerous goods, showcasing his commitment to safety and quality standards.

His educational background includes studying Economics and Logistics at Fachhochschule Erfurt, and he has mentored several degree dissertations, emphasizing his dedication to nurturing talent and knowledge sharing.

Jan Elfenhorst's goal is to foster an entrepreneurial mindset within organizations, driving creativity, innovation, and a hands-on approach to developing high-value products for the right markets and customers.

Throughout his career, Jan has held key leadership positions including Country Manager Germany, General Manager, and various other roles at Lineas, Deutsche Bahn, DB Schenker, and other reputable logistics firms.

He believes in the philosophy of continuous improvement and leadership development, as evidenced by his quotes 'If you can't do it better why do it?' and 'Leaders create leaders instead of followers!'

Bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise in logistics and management, Jan Elfenhorst has a proven track record of driving business growth, fostering talent, and delivering value to customers in the global logistics industry.