Press release :: New General Manager at Ahlers India /24 Jan 2011/

Press release - Chennai, January 21, 2011.

The board of Ahlers India Private Ltd. appointed Pradeep Joseph as General Manager of the company. Pradeep joined Ahlers India as from the start in 2004 and was until now Deputy General Manager. He takes over daily management with immediate effect from Shibu John, who resigned to pursue other business interests.

'During the last seven years Ahlers established itself in India, with Shibu John as driving force, to become a leading forwarder' stated Christian Leysen, CEO of Ahlers. 'We are now entering a new phase of development, leveraging the advantages of an international network with an own presence in 20 countries. With Pradeep Joseph as head of an experienced and dedicated team, we are prepared to deliver new services in new markets to serve the trade in & out of India'.

'Ahlers recognizes the growing importance of India in the new economic world order, and I am proud and thrilled to take up the position of General Manager of Ahlers India' , added Pradeep Joseph, General Manager of Ahlers India. 'Together with my team and with the unique products and services which Ahlers can offer especially in niche and challenging markets, we will further extend the scope of our services to our customers taking advantage of Ahlers’ international network.’

Ahlers is present in India as a leading fowarder, present in 10 cities including New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. Ahlers is an international logistic and maritime services provider with headquarters in Antwerp, Belgium. The company was founded in 1909 and is present with own offices in 20 countries worldwide in Europe, CIS and Asia.
Corporate website: www.ahlers.com

For more information  :

Pradeep Joseph, General Manager Ahlers India, +91.44.42909555
Lieve Lowet, PA to the CEO of Ahlers, +32.3.543.73.11