OUR HISTORY
In 1872, Gottfried Schenker changed the game of transportation. We keep at it – shaping the industry through innovative and sustainable solutions.
1991
Stinnes AG acquires a majority stake in Schenker from the German railroad company Deutsche Bundesbahn.
1989
Company decides to introduce SWORD (Schenker’s Worldwide Online Realtime Data Network) and EDIFACT standards.
Schenker & Co. is founded by Gottfried Schenker.
New business areas: Schenker International, Logistics, and Eurocargo.
We’re still on the way and ready for the future of transportation.
OUR MANAGEMENT
Consisting of industry-leading professionals, our management team is there for you.
Jochen Thewes
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Jochen Thewes, born in 1971, has been Chairman of the Management Board of Schenker AG since September 1, 2015. Jochen is the go-to person when it comes to supply chains and logistics. He brings vast experience in various key markets to the table – such as Asia, North and South America, and Europe.
Christian Drenthen
Member of the Board of Management for Land Transport
Christian Drenthen has been a member of the Management Board for Global Land Transport at Schenker AG since January 1, 2019. Christian, originally from the Netherlands, has a degree in logistics and has been with Schenker AG since 2015. Before this, he worked for logistics companies such as FedEx and Unilever.
Christa Koenen
Member of the Board of Management (CIO/CDO)
Christa Koenen has been a member of the Management Board for Information Technology and Digitalization (CIO/CDO) since September 1, 2021. She is an experienced executive and has already worked in various units of the DB Group. Christa holds a degree in Economics and a Master of Business Administration.
Thorsten Meincke
Member of the Board of Management for Air and Ocean Freight
Thorsten Meincke has been a member of the Management Board for Global Air and Ocean Freight at Schenker AG since June 1, 2019. He previously worked for Kuehne + Nagel and Militzer & Muench, as well as Arthur Andersen. Thorsten, born and raised in Hamburg, holds a master’s degree in Macroeconomics from his hometown university.
Jakob Wegge-Larsen
Member of the Board of Management (CFO)
Jakob Wegge-Larsen has been a member of the Management Board as Chief Financial Officer since March 1, 2023. Jakob, who is originally from Denmark, has started his career in EY and since then he has gained extensive international experience in different positions at MSC and Maersk. Jakob holds an MBA from Henley Business School in the UK.
OUR CORPORATE STRATEGY
With our UNLEASH strategy, we continue our journey, refining it more precisely than ever. We strive to keep pace, shape our future from a position of strength, and sustain long-term success.
OUR VALUES
Each of us takes ownership and pride in the work we deliver, the value we create, and the role we play in making the world more sustainable.
We know we perform best as a team. We challenge each other and ourselves to do better and aim higher every day.
We are candid and fair with each other, show consideration for one another, and embrace our diversity across the world.
We look beyond the existing and ask ourselves, “Is there a better or faster way?” – sparking innovation that moves our customers and industry forward.