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Henry Schmidl
June 14, 2024

Welcome Henry Schmidl as new Partner at WCL

We are delighted to welcome Henry Schmidl as a new partner at WCL. With nearly three decades of experience in the shipping and logistics industry, Henry brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. His extensive background in commercial and operational management across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America makes him a perfect […]

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in the Logistics Industry: A Crisis or an Opportunity?
June 10, 2024

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in the Logistics Industry: A Crisis or an Opportunity?

Insights by Martin Sieg, Mergers & Acquisitions Expert at WCL The logistics industry is facing unprecedented challenges. Disrupted supply chains, rising costs, and geopolitical uncertainties have put many companies under pressure. Amid these uncertainties, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) play a crucial role, especially for medium-sized enterprises. But how severe is the situation really? The Current […]

Svend Hartog
June 7, 2024

We are pleased to welcome Svend Hartog as a new partner at WCL!

Svend brings an impressive track record and extensive experience as a C-level executive. His expertise in restructuring, turnaround, business transformation, and change processes has endowed him with valuable know-how and the necessary flexibility as a management consultant. For more information on Svend Hartog’s professional background and his previous achievements, please refer to his detailed biography […]

Welcome Ron Köhler: Enhancing WCL's presence in Australia
May 27, 2024

Welcome Ron Köhler: Enhancing WCL’s presence in Australia

We are excited to announce that Ron Koehler has joined WCL Worldwide Consultants in Logistics GmbH as a new partner for Australia and the Pacific Region. With an impressive career spanning over 40 years in the logistics sector, Ron brings invaluable experience and a proven track record to our team, particularly in the areas of […]

Hardskills and Softskills in Logistics
May 13, 2024

Hardskills and Softskills in Logistics

Insights by Christian Nebel, Executive Search and Recruitment Expert at WCL
In the constantly evolving logistics industry, finding the right blend of hardskills and softskills is crucial for professionals. In my upcoming post, I will delve into why both technical expertise and interpersonal competencies are vital and how WCL assists companies in striking this balance. […]

Welcoming Kurt Leidinger: A New Chapter in Expertise and Leadership at WCL Worldwide Consultants in Logistics GmbH
April 30, 2024

Welcoming Kurt Leidinger: A New Chapter in Expertise and Leadership at WCL

We are thrilled to announce the new addition to our team at WCL Worldwide Consultants in Logistics GmbH – Kurt Leidinger, who joined us as a partner. Kurt’s career, spanning over four decades in the logistics and transportation sector, exemplifies a journey of dedication, expertise, and leadership. Kurt’s professional story began in 1979 when he […]

New Logo and Updated Website for Our 25th Anniversary!
April 19, 2024

New Logo and Updated Website for Our 25th Anniversary!

In celebration of our 25th anniversary as a leading company in the logistics consulting industry, we are opening a new chapter with a fresh look: Our new logo. This symbol embodies our long-standing stability, our commitment to quality, and our willingness to explore new opportunities. To appropriately commemorate this significant milestone, we have decided to […]

April 12, 2024

25 Years of WCL GmbH: A Milestone in M&A and Executive Search

WCL GmbH proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary as a leading company in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Executive Search. For a quarter of a century, we have provided our clients with top-notch services and led numerous successful transactions in the M&A sector and talent recruitments. As part of our anniversary celebration in Hamburg, we not […]

February 20, 2024

WCL’s Hans Willam: ‘M&A, not tech, will shape the supply chain’

BY ALESSANDRO PASETTI Some don’t like him at all. Others just happen to love him. “Yes.” Either way, Hans J. Willam (pictured below) of Hamburg-based Worldwide Consultants in Logistics GmbH (WCL) – of which he has been the mastermind for a quarter of a century – frequently comes up in conversations with people that matter […]

January 25, 2024

Management change at WCL Worldwide Consultants in Logistics

The global logistics and supply chain consultancy WCL will be reorganising itself from 2024. Martin Sieg has been a Partner and Managing Director at WCL since 2015 and is primarily responsible for M&A and the development of growth and go-to-market strategies for the freight forwarding and logistics industry. Christian Nebel joined the company as a […]