Björn Züger appointed as new President and CEO of Loomis USA

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On March 30, 2022, Loomis USA announced the appointment of Björn Züger as the new President and CEO, effective August 1, 2022. Züger currently serves as the Country President of Loomis Switzerland and has extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management, having previously worked for the VIA MAT Group. Patrik Andersson, the current President and CEO, expressed confidence in Züger's ability to enhance operations in the USA and execute the company’s strategy alongside the management team.

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• Björn Züger brings extensive experience from Loomis Switzerland.
• Züger has a strong track record in logistics and supply chain management.
• The appointment aims to enhance operational efficiency in the USA.

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SOLNA, Sweden, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Björn Züger has been appointed as the new President and CEO of Loomis USA, effective at the latest as of 1 August 2022. Currently, Björn is serving as Country President of Loomis Switzerland and Regional Vice President for Austria/Germany/Switzerland. Björn will report to the Loomis group's President and CEO and be a member of the group management team.

Björn Züger is a Swiss citizen born in 1970. He has attended business schools in Switzerland, specializing within logistics and supply chain management. Björn has previously held various management positions within the VIA MAT Group both in Europe and South America. The VIA MAT Group was acquired by Loomis in 2014.

Patrik Andersson, President and CEO, says:

"I'm very pleased to announce that Björn Züger will assume the responsibility to lead Loomis' operations in the USA, succeeding Aritz Larrea. Björn has a strong track record from his current position and I'm confident that he is very suitable to further develop our operations in the USA and deliver on our strategy, together with the rest of the USA management team and all employees."

This press release is also available on the company's website, www.loomis.com.

March 30, 2022

CONTACT:

Patrik Andersson
President and CEO

Cell: +46 76 111 34 00   
E-mail: patrik.andersson@loomis.com

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FAQ

Who is the new CEO of Loomis USA as of August 2022?

Björn Züger has been appointed as the new President and CEO of Loomis USA, effective August 1, 2022.

What experience does Björn Züger have in logistics?

Björn Züger has extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management, previously serving as Country President of Loomis Switzerland.

What was the reason for the CEO transition at Loomis USA?

Björn Züger succeeds Aritz Larrea to lead Loomis USA and to further develop operations in the market.

When did the announcement of Björn Züger's appointment occur?

The announcement was made on March 30, 2022.

How might Björn Züger's appointment impact Loomis USA?

His appointment is expected to enhance operational efficiency and execution of the company's strategies in the USA.