Kuehne+Nagel appoints new head of sales

SCHINDELLEGI : Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) has appointed Shirley Sharma Paterson as global head of sales, effective 1 August.

She will report directly to the firm’s chief executive, Stefan Paul, “leveraging her extensive experience and proven track record in achieving business growth”, the forwarder said in a press release.

Paterson joins K+N with more than 25 years of experience in the supply chain industry.

She has held several senior leadership roles, most recently serving as the head of Schenker’s flagship partner customer engagement programme and senior vice president, global vertical market technology at DB Schenker.

“We warmly welcome Shirley Sharma Paterson to Kuehne+Nagel. Her extensive customer network in the global supply chain industry will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our global sales organisation to deliver the best-in-class, customer-focused supply chain solutions,” said Paul.