About Schnellecke Logistics
Smart Solutions. Creating Value. Worldwide.
Schnellecke Logistics is an internationally active family-owned company with more than 85 years of experience in logistics and production. We plan and operate complex supply chains, manage material flows in the factory, and organize reliable transport solutions. As a strategic partner, we strive to continuously take our customers’ logistics to a new level and create measurable added value in the process.
The Schnellecke Group
Comprehensive logistics from a single source
The Schnellecke Group brings together specialized companies and expertise along the entire logistics chain. This enables us to provide tailor-made solutions from a single source, supplemented by in-depth expertise from the individual areas as required.
offers contract logistics, production supply, value-added logistics, and transport solutions.
develops design solutions and manufactures in the field of car body construction.
develops, implements, and operates logistics properties in accordance with the latest standards.
combines recruiting, qualification, and workforce management in one integrated service.
provides consulting on technology and implements ERP and BI solutions in companies.
International
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More InformationExecutive Board of
the Schnellecke Group
The Executive Board of the Schnellecke Group is responsible for the strategic direction of the group and group-wide management.
Prof. Rolf Schnellecke
Chairman of the Supervisory Board
After completing his studies in law and economics, Professor Rolf Schnellecke founded the company Rolf Schnellecke in 1968, which later expanded to become Schnellecke Group AG & Co. KG.
Under his leadership, the company developed into a leading provider of logistics services for the automotive industry with over 70 subsidiaries worldwide. He has been Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Schnellecke Group AG & Co. KG since 2007.
Nikolaus
Külps
CEO
Nikolaus Külps is responsible for the overall management and strategic development of the Schnellecke Group. He has been part of the Group since 2001, has served on the Management Board since 2007, and leads the company as CEO. After completing a banking apprenticeship and studying law, he worked in investment banking in the field of mergers and acquisitions before joining Schnellecke. Today, he combines an entrepreneurial perspective with strong financial expertise.
Thomas Lemper
CFO
Thomas Lemper, as Chief Finance Officer, is responsible for the financial management of the Schnellecke Group. He aligns controlling and reporting across the Group, creates transparency across sites and entities, and ensures a reliable basis for decisions on growth, investments, and strategic development.
Tim
Kannewurf
CAO
As a member of the Management Board of the Schnellecke Group, Tim Kannewurf is responsible for key administrative topics such as legal affairs, taxes, corporate security, compliance, and internal audit. After studying law and being admitted to the bar, he has been part of the Group since 2001 and a member of the Management Board since 2007. He has also supported the development of the Real Estate business area for many years and ensures clear corporate law standards and reliable governance within the Group.
Executive Board of
Schnellecke Logistics SE
The Executive Board of Schnellecke Logistics SE is responsible for the operational logistics business and its further development in the regions and target industries.
Nikolaus
Külps
CEO
Nikolaus Külps is a member of both the Executive Board of the Schnellecke Group and the Executive Board of Schnellecke Logistics SE, thus ensuring a clear link between group management and operational business.
Michael Schütrumpf
CTOO
As Chief Technology and Operations Officer, Michael Schütrumpf is responsible for combining operational performance with technological advancement. He has been CTOO since January 1, 2025, and brings together operations, digitalization, and automation to ensure scalability, stability, and continuous improvement in day-to-day business.
Thomas
Lemper
CFO
In addition, Thomas Lemper, as CFO, supports the financial development of Schnellecke Logistics SE and strengthens financial steering in day to day operations. His focus is on performance and efficiency along the supply chain, clear KPI structures, and a solid financial foundation for international sites and customer projects.
Lars
Otte
CBDO
As Chief Business Development Officer, Lars Otte is responsible for global business development. He has been with the company for more than 30 years and stands for customer-oriented market development, strong partnerships, and the further development of solutions and services in existing and new industries.
Future-proof alignment
LEAD 30 as a joint long-term strategy
LEAD 30 is our strategy for secure, stable, and sustainable corporate development. It describes how we identify market changes early on, seize opportunities, and remain successful in the long term. The focus is on the consistent further development of our strengths in complex automotive logistics, combined with greater speed, flexibility, and quality for new industries and applications.
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Leadership
Empowering people and promoting decisive, customer-focused action -
Excellence
Achieving the highest quality and customer satisfaction through operational excellence -
Automation and Digitalization
Drive intelligent process automation and efficient automation -
Diversification
Creating new services and markets for sustainable growth
Future-proof alignment
LEAD 30 as a joint long-term strategy
LEAD 30 is our strategy for secure, stable, and sustainable corporate development. It describes how we identify market changes early on, seize opportunities, and remain successful in the long term. The focus is on the consistent further development of our strengths in complex automotive logistics, combined with greater speed, flexibility, and quality for new industries and applications.
- Leadership Empowering people and promoting decisive, customer-focused action
- Excellence Achieving the highest quality and customer satisfaction through operational excellence
- Automation and Digitalization Drive intelligent process automation and efficient automation
- DiversificationCreating new services and markets for sustainable growth
Our values
The Schnellecke spirit
Our shared spirit connects teams across locations and shapes our actions in our day-to-day business: We have the courage to change. We are a strong team. We take responsibility.
Sustainability as part of our DNA
For us, responsibility is part of corporate management and everyday operations. We work to conserve resources, strengthen safety and health, and systematically promote the further development of our employees. On the Sustainability page, we show how we make our goals, measures, and progress transparent and what our global priorities are.
Reliable cooperation thanks to compliance
Trust requires clear rules. We expect compliant behavior, transparent decisions, and respectful interaction in all business relationships. On the Compliance page, you will find key information about our standards and the relevant contact points.
The story behind the company
From Wolfsburg to the world: What began in 1939 as a regional freight forwarder is now a global logistics company. A look back at the most important milestones in our history.
Help that makes a difference
The Margarete Schnellecke Foundation stands for long-term commitment and concrete support where it is needed. It promotes selected projects and provides impetus for social responsibility beyond the boundaries of the company. You can find out more about the foundation and its current initiatives on the foundation's website.