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Röhlig Logistics has appointed Alan O’Brien as Managing Director of Röhlig Ireland. He assumed his new position on January 1, 2026.
Alan O’Brien began his career in December 2018 at AirOcean Ireland as Senior Business Development Manager. Following the acquisition of AirOcean Ireland by Röhlig Logistics on January 1, 2025, he played a crucial role in the company’s growth and the successful integration of the Irish location into Röhlig’s international network.
Strategic Development of Röhlig Ireland
In his new role, Alan O’Brien will build on the foundations established in recent years and further develop Röhlig Ireland as a scalable, customer-oriented, and future-ready organization. The focus will be on sustainable growth, strengthening and developing the existing customer portfolio, as well as expanding multimodal solutions and new trade routes. Particular emphasis will be placed on the development of air and sea freight exports and the westbound business with the Far East. Additionally, digital sales channels and customer service tools will be continuously expanded, while the use of artificial intelligence will be specifically promoted to support operational processes and create measurable value for customers.
Alan O’Brien succeeds Garrett O’Brien, who is not related to him. Garrett O’Brien’s collaboration with Röhlig began in the 1980s and continued with the founding and long-term management of AirOcean Ireland in 1997 as an agent. Since the acquisition in 2025, Garrett O’Brien has led Röhlig Ireland as Managing Director and will retire at the end of April 2026.
“Garrett O’Brien has shaped our Irish business for decades with entrepreneurial vision, personal commitment, and great loyalty, developing it into the strength it represents today. We are very grateful for his exceptional dedication and many years of leadership. His understanding of the market, customers, and employees, as well as his trustworthy collaboration, were crucial for the successful merger of AirOcean Ireland and Röhlig Logistics,” says Ulrike Baum, Chief Human Resources Officer and member of the Global Executive Board of Röhlig Logistics. “We wish him all the best for the next phase of his life and look back with great appreciation on his life’s work.”
Alan O’Brien will serve as Managing Director until the end of April 2026 and will work closely with Garrett O’Brien to ensure a smooth transition and continuity for customers, partners, and employees.
