Kuehne + Nagel International AG has appointed Gianfranco Sgro as a new member of the management board, effective February 1, 2015. He will assume global responsibility for the business unit Contract Logistics. Dr. Detlef Trefzger will continue to head the business unit in addition to his CEO responsibilities until Gianfranco Sgro joins Kuehne + Nagel.

From 2012 onwards Gianfranco Sgro has served as regional COO at a major automotive supplier with full responsibility for production, sales and key account management.