Staff Profile
New COO at Fiege
Stephan Wittenbrink assumed the position of COO of the Fiege Group effective July 1, 2026. He succeeds Peter Scherbel, who is stepping down from his executive position at his own request.
Wittenbrink will become the new COO of the Fiege Group in July 2026 and will be responsible for operations at more than 130 locations worldwide. The 47-year-old has been with the company for more than 23 years and most recently headed the Transport Germany, Tec & Customs division.
Wittenbrink will lead the COO division on an interim basis alongside Scherbel until September 30, 2026. Afterward, following 14 years on the Executive Board and a total of 35 years at Fiege, Scherbel will hand the reins to his successor and remain closely associated with the company as Chief Representative.
Jens Fiege, who co-leads the family business as co-CEO alongside his cousin Felix Fiege, says: “We are deeply grateful to Peter Scherbel. Since 1991, he has played a pivotal role in shaping our family business in various positions and has been instrumental in its further development through his entrepreneurial vision.” Felix Fiege explains: “In Stephan Wittenbrink, we have found an ideal successor who will further develop the COO division with a clear focus on operational excellence.”
Scherbel himself says: “35 years is a long time. I am very grateful for the trust I have enjoyed—and continue to enjoy—at Fiege, and I am proud of what we have achieved together.” Wittenbrink looks ahead with optimism: “My focus is on embedding operational excellence even more firmly within the company, making successful solutions scalable, and thereby strengthening our sustainable growth.”
You might also be interested in
Arvato further expands customs logistics in Turkey
With a new type A customs warehouse in Istanbul-Tuzla and additional capacity, Arvato is strengthening its cross-border logistics expertise and positioning Turkey as a strategic hub between Europe and Asia.
read more...Fiege builds new logistics center in Hesse
The Fiege Group began construction work on its new logistics center in Hessisch Lichtenau in October. The property, which is scheduled for completion in autumn 2026, will have almost 52,000 square meters of logistics space spread across five bays as...
read more...Sustainable in contract logistics
The Nosta Group will be showcasing its various approaches along the entire supply chain at transport logistic 2025.
read more...Change in the Fiege Executive Board
The Fiege Group and Kenza Ait Si Abbou have announced that Executive Board member Ait Si Abbou will leave the Executive Board on May 31, 2025 to pursue new professional challenges as an independent consultant. The decision was made by mutual...
read more...Gruber Logistics: Marco Manfredini joins the Management Board
Gruber Logistics is making changes to its Management Board: Marco Manfredini has been at the helm of the logistics service provider based in South Tyrol since the beginning of March.
read more...The most unusual DHL shipments in 2024
From a chimpanzee with paralysis to famous James Bond props and a mobile heart clinic - DHL is constantly receiving unusual orders. Here are the company's five most unusual deliveries in 2024.
read more...ID Logistics Germany: New Vice President Research & Development
JérômeTommasini has been Vice President Research & Development at ID Logistics Germany since September 2024 and is responsible for all areas of new business.
read more...Duvenbeck Group takes over Sander Logistics Group
The Duvenbeck Group is expanding its presence and capabilities in northern Germany with the acquisition of the Sander Logistics Group.
read more...New Managing Director at Hellmann Italy
Enrico Farneti has been the new Managing Director of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics' Italian subsidiary since the beginning of November. He succeeds Daniela Coppola, who is leaving at the end of the year as agreed.
read more...