Hanau, Germany – March 27, 2025 – deugro has appointed Steffen Behrens as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately. Behrens, who has been with the company since 2017, previously led and expanded deugro’s operations in the Middle East from Dubai.
With over two decades of experience in project logistics, Behrens has worked in key markets such as the U.A.E., China, and Germany. His expertise spans leadership roles at deugro and other logistics firms, demonstrating a deep understanding of the sector. In 2022, he was named President – Middle East, a position in which he played a crucial role in strengthening the company’s presence in the region.
During the transition, Behrens will continue to serve in his current role alongside his CCO responsibilities until September 1, when he will fully assume the position. His appointment marks a strategic move by deugro, reinforcing its commitment to internal talent development and leadership continuity.
Thomas C. Press, Chairman and Co-CEO of deugro, emphasized the importance of the internal promotion: “We are pleased to announce that we have recruited this position from within and that Steffen Behrens has accepted the role as our new CCO. I look forward to his insights and leadership as our newest C-Suite member.”
Behrens himself expressed enthusiasm about his new responsibilities: “As someone who has been part of the deugro family for many years, I am thrilled to embrace this new role and the exciting challenges it brings. I am deeply committed to driving our group forward and continuing our global development to further strengthen our position in the industry.”
His track record in regional growth, coupled with his extensive industry knowledge, positions him well to lead deugro’s commercial strategy in an increasingly competitive logistics landscape.
