Alexander Hellmers

Chief Executive Officer at Alexander Global Logistics GmbH

Greater Bremen Area

About

I am the CEO of Alexander Global Logistics (AGL) and PLA, driving growth, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships across global supply chains. My work focuses on building resilient logistics solutions, developing high-performing teams, and shaping customer-centric strategies in complex international markets. With a background spanning forest products, project logistics, warehousing, and multimodal transport, I combine hands-on industry experience with a forward-thinking approach to technology, process optimisation and sustainable logistics. I enjoy challenging the status quo, simplifying complexity, and aligning stakeholders toward shared goals. If you want to connect on topics like global trade, logistics innovation, strategic partnerships, or supply-chain transformation, feel free to reach out.

Experience

  • Alexander Global Logistics GmbH (9 yrs 4 mos)
    • Chief Executive Officer
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Global Supply Chain Management focused on the frorest producs industry

    • Vice President
      Nov 2020 - Jan 2024 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    • Executive Assistant to the CEO
      Apr 2017 - Nov 2020 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      We provide creative and innovative solutions to meet the challenges of global logistics. Being an independent logistic service provider headquartered in Bremen, we are known for superior service, effective technologies, and our global network. Our team of highly qualified staff members delivers reliable performance and efficiency in the best Hanseatic business tradition. Locally based – globally connected.

  • CEO at Project Logistics Alliance
    Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

    PLA is an independent network specifically designed to form a global network of Project Cargo experts. The Project Logistics Alliance connects the very best people, agents, and companies in the industry in one network. It is our mission to build on the expertise that our members jointly possess, focussing on maintaining high-quality service and furthering the unique knowledge required to service the project forwarding industry appropriately. By creating a platform on which solely industry experts can communicate and collaborate, we aim to be the pinnacle towards which the industry aspires. PLA membership is limited to two members per country; however, to ensure sufficient coverage, larger markets are allowed more representation. All members of the Alliance are capable of offering a wide range of project-logistical services and are considered subject matter experts. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. http://www.pl-alliance.com

  • Executive Assistant at Arvato Financial Solutions
    Oct 2015 - Mar 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Lead the Project office for an operational excellence programme for our Spanish Subsidiary • Took Project lead for designing and creating RFP as part of a procurement project to obtain new bailiff companies for the legal debt collection • In cooperation with the Spanish team created a variable compensation system for employees • Analysed existing operational processes and introduced automation and Debtor self-service • Conducted in-depth market research about the DE, NL, ES, and AT collection Market • Prepared Board of Directors meeting and created strategic presentations

  • Geschäftsführer/ CEO at H&V International
    Sep 2013 - Feb 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos

    H&V natural stone originates from Vietnam. Our quality natural stone is mined in the Binh Phuco and Dong Nai provinces and processed in the nearby factories. In combination with our logistical services H&V International supplies international customers in landscaping, gardening, construction and interior design. The H&V logistical services enable us to offer flexible supply chain solutions to international customers and fulfill their specific needs. As a cooperative endeavor H&V International explores new possibilities in natural stone procurement. H&V International intends to create an international supplier and customer network. In a network supplier and customer represents a different culture, intercultural differences are used as an opportunity. The H&V International network helped constitute the current H&V product portfolio of quality natural stone and H&V logistical services.

  • Trainee at POWERHOUSE Logistics Pty. Ltd.
    Mar 2013 - Jun 2013 · 4 mos

    • Managed customer bookings by being part of the sales team, further managing customer requests • Participated in senior team meeting regarding the long-term strategy of the company • Organised and undertook express charter flight from Darwin to Dili, East Timor, as part of “Airplane on Ground” (AOG) response team to have the plane parts delivered asap for plane to resume service • Received Container bookings for export, organised container pickup, prepared customs documents, informed agent at destination, and booked vessel slot in order to ship container on time