Juergen Gentzke – Vice-Chairman and Executive Team

Juergen Gentzke, Regional Vice President S.E. Region USA at Kuehne + Nagel AG & Co.

Juergen Gentzke joined Kuehne+Nagel in 1987 and had his first assignment as Officer in 1996 overseeing the Airfreight Division in Frankfurt/Germany. In 1998 he was appointed as Regional Vice President S.E. Region USA.

Born in Switzerland and growing up in the Middle East for 13 years, he finalized his school diploma “Abitur” in Hofheim/Taunus Germany. He joined the German Army for 2 years and graduated from the Berufsakademie in Mannheim receiving his Diploma equivalent to Bachelor’s degree. His passion for the international transportation industry has brought him to all ports of the world, mainly Europe and Asia.

Juergen Gentzke has also been serving on the board of the Swiss American Chamber of Commerce since 2005. Living in Peachtree City with his wife and two children, he is enjoying hobbies such as Tennis, Skiing, Golf and Open Air Concerts.