Des Hammond Appointed As New Rohlig Australia and New Zealand CFO

Des Hammond new Chief Financial Officer for Rohlig in Australia and New Zealand, Rohlig can achieve stronger joint market development of Rohlig Australia and New Zealand.

Sydney, NSW, July 01, 2016 -- Rohlig has appointed Mr Des Hammond as its new Chief Financial Officer for Australia and New Zealand, based in Sydney. In the course of its programme for growth, Rohlig has changed its global structure to one of divisional responsibility. By making these changes, Rohlig will be able to develop new products faster and respond more effectively to the global demands of clients. With these changes Rohlig can achieve stronger joint market development of Rohlig Australia and New Zealand.

Educated at the University of Leeds and holding a BA in Accounting and Finance, Mr. Hammond is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

With over 18 years’ of experience in the financial sector, he has worked in corporate, academic, and consulting roles, including positions at PWC, the University of New South Wales, and William Hill. His main responsibility at Rohlig will be to develop a strategy to streamline finance processes in order to maximise output and efficiencies.

"Good logistics at its core is about seeking to improve efficiencies and service. With Des utilising his skills in this area, Rohlig has the opportunity to pursue further improvements with a leader of proven experience,” said Hany Amer, Managing Director of Rohlig Australia.

About Röhlig Logistics:

Röhlig is an owner run forwarding company that offers logistics solutions in the field of sea freight, air freight, project logistics and supply chain management. The family-owned company was founded in 1852 in Bremen, Germany. Today, more than 2,200 people in 31 countries are part of its global network.

Contact:

Tracey Brown

Rohlig Australia Pty. Ltd.

108 Dalmeny Ave,

Sydney, NSW

Australia 2018

+61 2 9931 3333

tracey.brown@rohlig.com

http://www.rohlig.com