Consoveyo S.A. has appointed Poul H. Lorentzen as general manager for Consoveyo Singapore, effective 1 April 2017. In his new role, Poul’s top priority will be to identify and develop business opportunities for the company in Southeast Asia (SEA).
Prior to joining Consoveyo, Poul was director of the logistics systems division at Jungheinrich Lift Trucks Pte. Ltd. He has also held various management positions at MHE-Dematic, Siemens L&A, Siemens Dematic, and Dematic, where he was responsible for the business and strategic objectives for regional growth and profitability.
Poul hails from Denmark but has spent over 30 years in SEA. Sharing from his familiarity with the demands and intralogistics requirements of this market, he said, “There is much potential for automated material handling technologies in this region, as countries like Singapore are encouraging local businesses to stay competitive by adopting advanced warehousing solutions that enhances productivity. My experience in this industry has prepared me for this new role at Consoveyo, and I look forward to leading my team as we work towards meeting the new objectives set out by Körber Logistics Systems.”
Jorge Couto, chief sales officer at Consoveyo, concluded, “It is an exciting time for Consoveyo as the company aligns itself to meet Körber’s expansion strategy. We have built a very qualified and motivated team to support our clients operating in the SEA region. Poul’s experience in this field will bring a great boost to the team, and I’m confident that his presence will further strengthen our Singapore team to bring Consoveyo to greater heights.”
