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Lars-Erik Poths will become the new CEO of Nagel-Group, one of the leading food logistics companies in Europe, on February 1, 2026. He succeeds Carsten Taucke, who has led the company in recent years. Marion Nagel, Chair of the Supervisory Board, expressed her pleasure at Poths‘ appointment and emphasized his extensive experience in the logistics industry.
Poths, who previously served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Logwin AG, brings significant international experience. In his previous position, he was responsible for the finance department as well as sustainability and quality management in the Air + Ocean business segment. Prior to that, he held management positions in Germany and led global product management for air freight. „The Nagel-Group is a great company with exciting future prospects. I am very much looking forward to shaping a dynamic corporate development with continuous and sustainable growth in the coming years together with the Supervisory Board, management, and motivated employees as a reliable partner for our customers,“ Poths stated.
Strategic Direction and Future Challenges
In his new role, Poths will steer the family-owned company together with the Supervisory Board and other members of the Board of Directors. This includes Jens Kleiner (Chief Operating Officer), Michael Lütjann (Chief Information Officer), and Dr. Holger Werthschulte (Chief Financial Officer). Marion Nagel emphasized that the Nagel-Group, as a family business, pursues clear values and high standards. Together with Poths, they aim to further expand their leading role as a provider of all temperature classes.
Under Carsten Taucke’s leadership, the Nagel-Group has made structural adjustments in recent years to position itself for the future. „We thank Carsten Taucke for his successful work and commitment to the Nagel-Group, which is now well-positioned for the future after challenging years,“ said Marion Nagel. Poths will now shape the next phase of growth, with the foundation for future investments already laid.
The Nagel-Group, which generates revenue of €2.3 billion and employs around 11,000 staff at more than 130 locations, specializes in food logistics. Daily, over 105,000 shipments of dry to frozen foods are handled. The company offers tailored transport and contract logistics solutions and has positioned itself through initiatives for decarbonization and investments in digital processes.
