Schenker India Pvt. Ltd, part of DB Schenker, the transport and logistics division of Deutsche Bahn, has appointed Marcel Opitz as Director Sales, with effect from September, 2014. He will be responsible for further strengthening DB Schenker sales and drive ahead the sales and key account strategy in India.
Marcel has held various roles in DB Schenker since the year 2000. Before taking up his current role in India, he held the position of Director, Vertical Market Semicon/Solar for two years. Marcel can look back at more than 16 years of experience in the global logistics market and seven years in the logistics industry in Asia.
Speaking on the new appointment Mr. Reiner Allgeier, Managing Director, Schenker India Pvt. Ltd., said “Marcel brings with him years of global experience particularly in emerging markets, which definitely make him a key asset for DB Schenker in India. A firm believer in building cordial, long term relationships with customers and colleagues, Marcel displays strong ability to adapt to different cultures, distinctive analytical capabilities, strategic mindset which will help in the growth of the organization, in a hyper competitive landscape. We wish him all the best on the new role and hope to contribute in making Schenker India a bigger success.”