London's SBS Worldwide appoints US Midwest regain operations chief
SUPPLY chain solutions provider SBS Worldwide team has appointed John Klausing as regional vice president of operations, US Midwest, as part of the company's senior management team to support the further development of the region's continued growth in key markets.
He will also support the further development of the company's ability to analyse, design, implement and operate end-to-end supply chain solutions that give customers an advantage over rivals.
Mr Klausing will work from the SBS Worldwide's Chicago office and will report directly to Christian Marz, director of US operations.
Said US managing director Lars Kloch: "I welcome John to the SBS Worldwide team. He will play a key role in implementing our global business development plan and ensuring that we meet growth targets in our Midwest region.
"John has proven leadership abilities with a track record of developing and executing local and regional business plans as well as developing, monitoring and improving operational procedures that deliver customer satisfaction."
As part of his appointment, SBS Worldwide's US Midwest vice president of operations Andrew Poll, will become regional vice president business development. In his new role, he is tasked with identifying new business opportunities and expanding the level of service provided to existing customers.
The appointments are part of the restructuring of the company's American business to drive enhanced flexibility and bespoke services at a regional level.
The new structure is designed to ensure that SBS Worldwide is able to enhance the personal sales and operational service it is known for at a regional level, while also utilising the group's ability to offer the latest in supply chain software tailored to specific industry verticals.
To support the new structure, regional vice presidents for business development and also for operations are being appointed at a regional level.
DATE:2012.5.8