Michael Thillmann

Michael Thillmann possesses extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management, having held various significant positions since the early 1980s. From April 1984 to December 1994, Michael was the Leiter Logistik/ Einkauf und Auftragsabwicklung at Lactovit Nahrungsmittel GmbH, managing logistics, order processing, and procurement with oversight of three employees. Prior to that, a position as Sachbearbeiter Export Europa at Panalpina involved independent processing of truck transports across Europe and direct customer relations. Michael's career progressed at QIAGEN from January 1995 to June 2012, serving as Director Export & Global Freight with responsibilities for order processing, distribution, and procurement for global logistics. Following that, a role as Logistischer Projektabwickler at SMS ELOTHERM and subsequent positions at Sappi Europe and CEVA Logistics further demonstrated expertise in transportation management and operational leadership. Michael's educational background includes training as a Speditionskaufmann, completed in 1980.