Business Desk 
The Board of Directors of Kuehne+Nagel International AG appoints Marcus Claesson to its Management Board as of September 1, 2025.
Claesson will assume responsibility for the Group’s global information technology and succeed Martin Kolbe, who will retire on October 1, 2025 after 20 years on Kuehne+Nagel Management Board.
Marcus Claesson, a Swedish national born in 1971, brings over 25 years of experience in international IT leadership roles.
Since 2019, he has served as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at DAX-listed Daimler Truck AG in Stuttgart, Germany. Prior to that, he was responsible for IT Commercial Vehicles at Daimler AG, also in Stuttgart.
In 2007, Claesson joined Electrolux in Stockholm, Sweden.
From 2010 to 2016, he held the role of CIO of Electrolux AB and CEO of Electrolux IT Solutions AB. From 1997 to 2007, he worked at Linde AG in Munich and Wiesbaden, Germany. Claesson has a degree in Computer Science from University of Borås, Sweden.
Dr. Joerg Wolle, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kuehne+Nagel International AG, comments:
Information technology enhances transparency and efficiency and helps optimise services for our customers.
We are pleased to welcome Marcus Claesson, a proven IT executive, to the Management Board.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Martin Kolbe for his outstanding work.
He has been instrumental in advancing the development of our IT systems and digitalisation efforts.”
Meanwhile,Kuehne+Nagel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Changan Automobile, a leading Chinese car manufacturer, to develop aftermarket logistics for electric vehicle models across the European market.
This strategic partnership covers key countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, and France.
Changan Automobile will leverage Kuehne+Nagel’s expertise in spare part logistics, particularly through its automotive campus in Helmond, the Netherlands.
This 22,000 sqm multi-customer site is strategically located to facilitate efficient distribution throughout Europe.
The collaboration also addresses crucial aspects of electric vehicle logistics, such as battery handling and end-of-life solutions.
