Kuehne+Nagel Strengthens Leadership in Japan with New Managing Director and Strategic Appointments

Kuehne+Nagel Strengthens Leadership in Japan with New Managing Director and Strategic Appointments

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has appointed Yutaka Matsuyoshi as the new Managing Director for Japan, starting August 1, 2024. Matsuyoshi, with 25 years of experience in logistics, previously led Global Logistics at adidas and served as Global Head of Operations for Kuehne+Nagel’s international Supply Chain. His predecessor, Cedric Dulong, will now focus on the Japan Development Program. Additionally, Mitsuhiro Inaba has been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing Japan, and Kenzo Yamada as Director of Air Logistics Japan. These changes align with Kuehne+Nagel’s strategic growth plans for Japan under its Roadmap 2026.

(PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, 2-Aug-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel, a leading global logistics company, has announced the appointment of Yutaka Matsuyoshi as Managing Director for Japan, effective August 1, 2024. Matsuyoshi succeeds Cedric Dulong, who will now focus on the company’s Japan Development Program to enhance Japan’s role in international commerce.

With 25 years of experience in the supply chain and logistics industry, Matsuyoshi brings extensive expertise to his new role. His career includes managing logistics transformation projects across Japan, the UK, Hong Kong, China, and Switzerland. Prior to joining Kuehne+Nagel, Matsuyoshi led Global Logistics at adidas for nine years. In 2022, he became Global Head of Operations for the international Supply Chain at Kuehne+Nagel’s Group headquarters in Switzerland, where he spearheaded complex order management solutions with a focus on digitization.

Matsuyoshi expressed his enthusiasm for his new role: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead our Japanese organization and its skilled teams. Together, we will focus on understanding the challenges our Japanese customers face today, especially in these volatile times. This will help us to further enhance our offerings with an emphasis on customer needs. I look forward to leveraging my experience to ensure we build long-term partnerships with our customers in Japan.”

In line with its Roadmap 2026, Kuehne+Nagel views Japan as a strategic growth market. The Japan Development Program aims to drive business growth among Japanese corporations domestically and internationally. To strengthen its partnerships with Japanese customers, Kuehne+Nagel has also appointed Mitsuhiro Inaba as Director of Sales and Marketing Japan, effective August 1, and Kenzo Yamada as Director of Air Logistics Japan, effective September 1. These appointments underscore Kuehne+Nagel’s commitment to expanding its presence in the Japanese market.

About Kuehne+Nagel

With over 80,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Headquartered in Switzerland, Kuehne+Nagel is listed in the Swiss blue-chip stock market index, the SMI. The Group is the global number one in air and sea logistics and has strong market positions in road and contract logistics.

Kuehne+Nagel is the logistics partner of choice for 400,000 customers worldwide. Using its global network, logistics expertise and data-based insights, the Group provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries. As a member of the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), Kuehne+Nagel is committed to sustainable logistics by reducing its own environmental footprint and by supporting its customers with low-carbon logistics solutions.

Media Contact:

Yu Miguchi
Communications Manager
Japan, Korea, Pacific
Phone: +81 50-1790-9430
Email: yu.miguchi@
kuehne-nagel.com

SOURCE: Kuehne+Nagel