FedEx appoints Marcus Balzereit as president of FedEx Logistics
FedEx Corp has appointed Marcus Balzereit as president of FedEx Logistics Inc, the freight forwarding business unit in FedEx that combines international freight and value added service offerings supported by more than 9000 professionals in more than 50 countries and territories.
In this role, he leads an integrated global freight forwarding team, drawing on his extensive leadership experience across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. With more than 25 years of extensive experience in the global supply chain, freight forwarding, and contract logistics industries, he most recently served as senior vice president of APAC sales and solutions, where he successfully led a dynamic, large scale sales organisation to strong double digit growth across the Asia Pacific region.
‘As we continue our ongoing organisational transformations to operate as one highly integrated enterprise, FedEx Logistics remains a fundamental pillar of our long term growth strategy,’ said Lisa Lisson, president air operations, FedEx. ‘Marcus’ unparalleled global experience, combined with his operational and commercial acumen, will be instrumental in leading this powerhouse team to deliver world class services and solutions that meet our high value business to business customer demand. As global trade evolves, his expertise will help us provide the visibility, agility, and cross-border capabilities required to navigate increasingly complex global supply networks.’
As the heartbeat of the industrial economy, FedEx plays a critical role in enabling global commerce, connecting more than 99% of the world’s GDP. FedEx Logistics serves as a strategic growth driver for the enterprise, strengthening the company’s capabilities to help customers navigate increasingly complex global supply chains. Under Marcus’s leadership, the organisation will deepen its industry expertise and develop tailored solutions for critical business to business customers. By leveraging a unified approach across parcel, freight, freight forwarding, and specialised services, FedEx Logistics will deliver more integrated, differentiated solutions that help customers navigate complex supply chains and succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
