In this role, Niklaus will report directly to Hans Enzler, managing director of the area encompassing Agility’s operations in France and Switzerland. 

In addition to overseeing Agility’s operations in Area West, Niklaus has been tasked with strengthening Agility’s strategic position in Switzerland and France and will be responsible for highlighting the benefits of successful integration into the global network for companies in the two economically strong export nations.

Niklaus studied business administration in Basel and took a postgraduate course at the IMD (International Institute for Management Development). He has been working for various prestigious companies in the logistics industry since 1987.  For 11 years, Niklaus performed various functions abroad, including acting as financial controller for Latin America in Miami and quality officer in the Far East, notably in Singapore and Hong Kong.  Niklaus has been with Agility since May 2007, most recently as the director of operations for Europe.

“Niklaus brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to this role,” said Hans Enzler, managing director of Agility’s Area West. “We’re delighted to have found someone for this position who has a strong internal background and is well-known in the region.”