The Board of Directors of Kuehne + Nagel International AG accepted the request of Reinhard Lange, CEO of the Kuehne + Nagel Group since 2009, to release him from his duties because of health reasons effective May 7, 2013 (Annual General Meeting). Until the termination of his contract on December 31, 2013, Reinhard Langewill continue to support the Group in a consultancy role. Karl Gernandt, Chairman of the company, will take over the tasks of Reinhard Lange.

Reinhard Lange substantially contributed to the success of the Kuehne + Nagel Group. After he started his professional career with Kuehne + Nagel in Bremen, he was member of the management boards in the Asia-Pacific region and in Germany, before he became Managing Director of the Kuehne + Nagel organisation in Canada.