Press Release

Bruna Ventura appointed as Managing Director for Rhenus Brazil

The Rhenus Group, a leading global logistics provider, announced the appointment of Bruna Ventura as Managing Director of Rhenus Brazil, effective immediately on July 2023. She will succeed Paul Schabbel, who will take over a new role in the organization.

“Bruna has contributed to the development and expansion of Rhenus Brazil with a proven track record of successfully managing operations that have led to profitable growth,” said Jan Harnisch, Global CEO Air & Ocean of Rhenus Logistics. “She brings in-depth knowledge, strategic experience, and significant value to the organization. The board and I look forward to continuing to see the achievements Rhenus Brazil will reach under her strong leadership.”

Ventura has more than 16 years of leadership and management experience in the logistics industry and is currently the Chief Operating Officer for Rhenus Brazil. In her new role, she will be leading the internal and external growth and expansion of Rhenus Brazil by overseeing the Brazilian Air & Ocean division.

Commenting on her appointment, Ventura said, “I am honored and humbled to take on this role and responsibility to continue to keep the success of Rhenus Brazil. Our goal remains on the growth and expansion through a customer-focused and engaged team, always seeking solutions for our clients and connecting them with Rhenus capabilities in this country of great dimensions and opportunities.”

Prior to joining Rhenus, Ventura worked at Plus Cargo do Brasil, Costa Porto, CMA CGM and, CSAV. She holds a master’s degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with a post-graduate degree in Business Management and a bachelor’s degree in International Business.

Rhenus Brazil has four offices, including São Paulo serving as its head office, and three additional offices in Guarulhos, Santos, and Viracopos. Its portfolio of services also includes comprehensive and innovative logistics solutions for imports and exports via air and ocean, road transportation, and oversize loads for all types of goods.

About Rhenus

The Rhenus Group is one of the leading logistics specialists with global business operations and annual turnover amounting to EUR 8.6 billion. 39,000 employees work at 1,120 business sites and develop innovative solutions along the complete supply chain. Whether providing transport, warehousing, customs clearance or value-added services, the family-owned business pools its operations in various business units where the needs of customers are the major focus at all times.

Head of Group Communications – Region Americas
Janice Betti
Head of Group Communications – Region Americas