PRESS NEWS: Geis and Quehenberger continue to grow together
Geis is introducing a new matrix organisational structure for the entire Group—including its subsidiary Quehenberger Logistics—effective January 1, 2027. Under the new structure, both companies will pool their expertise across national and corporate boundaries.
Effective January 1, 2027, Geis will acquire 100 percent of the shares in Quehenberger. The Quehenberger brand will remain in place, and the current management team will continue to lead the subsidiary. At the same time, Geis and Quehenberger are creating a shared organisational structure at Group level. This brings new responsibilities, which will be filled by experienced leaders from both companies.
Two Strong Companies, One Shared Path
Since the Geis Group acquired a majority stake in Quehenberger Logistics in 2023, the two companies have been steadily deepening their collaboration. Under the motto BEST OF BOTH, they have combined the strengths of both organisations. Customers now benefit from a broader range of services and new joint solutions, such as a less-than-truckload network in Hungary.
In 2024, Geis and Quehenberger developed a shared vision, mission, and set of values under the motto BEST OF US. The new organisation marks the next step: the three business divisions—Road, Contract Logistics, and Air + Sea—will in future be managed at Group level, across countries and brands.
“With ONE GROUP, we are creating the foundation to work even more closely together across countries and companies in the future. We will strengthen collaboration, leverage our expertise across the Group, and drive our development forward together—as equal partners,” say Managing Partners Hans-Wolfgang Geis and Jochen Geis.
The Air + Sea division already laid the groundwork for this cross-group organisational structure in 2025. Klaus Hrazdira, COO at Quehenberger, took over its European leadership. At the start of 2027, the Road and Contract Logistics divisions will follow.
Business Divisions and Central Functions Under Shared Leadership
Erik Lassen will assume Group-wide responsibility for the Contract Logistics division. He previously served as Managing Director of Contract Logistics Germany at Geis. Responsibility for the overarching Road division will be shared by Jörg Rotthowe, Managing Director of Road Germany; Michal Martinovič, Managing Director CEE; and Klaus Hrazdira. All three are members of the Executive Board of the Geis Group and report directly to the owners.
Robert Köbrunner, currently Head of Direct at Quehenberger, will take on another new Group-level role within the Road division. He will be responsible across Europe for scheduled full-truckload and less-than-truckload services, as well as tailored direct solutions from Geis and Quehenberger.
Christian Fürstaller, CEO of Quehenberger Logistics, is also optimistic about the future and emphasizes the importance of the two companies growing together: “We are delighted to have secured experienced colleagues from both companies for these responsible roles. All of them have demonstrated their expertise in their previous positions over many years. Now, they will bring their experience and strengths to the entire Geis Group.”
The central functions of Finance, IT, Marketing, HR, Procurement, Sustainability, and Corporate Accounts will also be consolidated at Group level. Shared structures and standards, for example in IT security and sustainability, will make cross-border collaboration easier and generate synergies.
Customers Benefit from Combined Expertise
While strategic topics will soon be managed at Group level, countries and regions will remain responsible for day-to-day operations—keeping them close to the customer.
“Our customers can continue to rely on what has always set Geis and Quehenberger apart: reliable contacts, well-established teams, and short lines of communication on the ground. At the same time, the new Group structure opens up additional opportunities and creates a strong foundation for supporting them comprehensively, even with complex and international requirements,” say Hans-Wolfgang Geis and Jochen Geis.
