Geis and Quehenberger Continue to Grow Together

Press release

Bad Neustadt / Nürnberg / Straßwalchen, 9 November 2026

As of 1 January 2027, Geis is introducing a new matrix organisational structure for the entire corporate group – including the subsidiary Quehenberger Logistics. With the new organisation, the two companies will in future pool their expertise across national and corporate boundaries.

Geis and Quehenberger are jointly positioning themselves for the future: From 2027 they will pool the strategic responsibility for all business units group-wide. Copyright: Geis Gruppe.

As of 1 January 2027, Geis is taking over 100 percent of the shares in Quehenberger. The Quehenberger brand will remain in place, and the current management will continue to lead the subsidiary. At the same time, Geis and Quehenberger are creating a joint organisational structure at group level. This brings with it new responsibilities – experienced executives from both companies will fill the new positions.

Two strong companies, one shared path

Since the Geis Group acquired a majority stake in Quehenberger Logistics in 2023, the companies have been continuously expanding their cooperation. Under the motto BEST OF BOTH, the best of both companies was brought together. Customers today benefit from a broader range of services and new joint solutions, for example a general cargo network in Hungary.

In 2024, Geis and Quehenberger developed a shared vision, mission and set of values under the motto BEST OF US. With the new organisation, the next step now follows: The three business units Road, Contract Logistics and Air + Sea will in future be managed at group level across countries and brands.

“With ONE GROUP, we are now creating the conditions to work together even more closely in future across national and corporate boundaries. We are strengthening the exchange, using our expertise group-wide and can thus jointly drive our development forward – in partnership and on an equal footing,” say the managing partners Hans-Wolfgang Geis and Jochen Geis.

The start of this cross-cutting organisational structure was already made in 2025 by the Air + Sea business unit. Klaus Hrazdira, COO at Quehenberger, took on Europe-wide management. As of the beginning of 2027, the two business units Road and Contract Logistics are now following.

Business units and central functions under cross-cutting leadership

The new group-wide responsibility for the Contract Logistics area is being assumed by Erik Lassen. He was previously Managing Director Contract Logistics Germany at Geis. Responsibility for the overarching Road area will in future be shared by Jörg Rotthowe, Managing Director Road Germany, Michal Martinovič, Managing Director CEE, and Klaus Hrazdira. They are all part of the Executive Board of the Geis Group and report directly to the owners.

Erik Lassen, currently Managing Director Contract Logistics Germany at Geis, will assume group-wide strategic responsibility for the Contract Logistics business unit as of 1 January 2027. Copyright: Geis Gruppe.

A further new role in the Road area at group level is being assumed by Robert Köbrunner, currently Head of Direct at Quehenberger. In future, he will be responsible Europe-wide for the scheduled full- and part-load transports as well as tailored direct solutions of Geis and Quehenberger.

Robert Köbrunner, currently Head of Direct at Quehenberger, will also expand his role to the group as of 1 January 2027 and assume Europe-wide responsibility for the scheduled full- and part-load transports as well as tailored direct solutions of Geis and Quehenberger. Copyright: Quehenberger.

Christian Fürstaller, CEO of Quehenberger Logistics, also looks confidently to further development and emphasises the importance of the two companies growing together: “We are very pleased to have gained experienced colleagues from both companies for these responsible tasks. They have all demonstrated their competence in their previous functions for many years. Now they are contributing their experience and strengths to the entire Geis Group.”

The central functions Finance, IT, Marketing, HR, Purchasing, Sustainability and Corporate Accounts will also in future be brought together at group level. Shared structures and standards, for example in IT security or in the area of sustainability, are intended to facilitate cooperation across national borders and create synergies.

Customers benefit from pooled expertise

While strategic topics will soon be steered at group level, the countries and regions remain responsible for the operational business – and are thus still close to the customer.

“Our customers can, as usual, rely on what has always distinguished Geis and Quehenberger: reliable contacts, well-rehearsed teams and short distances on the ground. At the same time, with the new group structure we are opening up additional opportunities for them and creating a strong basis to support them comprehensively even with complex and international requirements,” say Hans-Wolfgang Geis and Jochen Geis.

About the Geis Group

The Geis Group, headquartered in Bad Neustadt in Franconia, has developed since its founding in 1945 into a global full-service logistics provider. The owner-managed company has one of the densest cross-border networks in Central and South-Eastern Europe and continues to grow dynamically. Along the entire supply chain, Geis offers modern, sustainable and efficient solutions that cover all service areas: from classic truck transport via global air and sea freight through to complex logistics services. Digitalisation, automation as well as sustainable and innovative solutions are being consistently and rapidly advanced.

Contact: Michaela Freytag, Head of Marketing & Communications, Hans Geis GmbH + Co KG Internationale Spedition
Phone: +49 9771 603-680
Email: Michaela.Freytag@Geis-Group.de

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