Maria Gerbach-Chen, Chief Executive Officer
The great-niece of founders Heinrich and Wilhelm, Maria brings four decades of international logistics experience to her role. A graduate of Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, she’s led Gerbach’s expansion into 47 countries while maintaining the personal touch that defines our service. Maria speaks five languages fluently and has been recognized by Logistics Weekly as one of the industry’s most influential leaders for three consecutive years.
Philip Coldwell, Chief Operating Officer
With 22 years at Gerbach, Philip oversees our global operations with the precision of a master conductor.
His background in supply chain optimization and lean management has revolutionized our efficiency while preserving the quality that clients expect. Before joining Gerbach, Philip served as operations director for two Fortune 500 companies, bringing best practices from across industries.
Dr. Amelie Thierry, Chief Technology Officer (Acting)
Amelie joined Gerbach five years ago after working in a series of startups following her studies at the Sorbonne, where she led groundbreaking research in predictive logistics algorithms.
Under her leadership, Gerbach has become an industry pioneer in AI-driven route optimization and predictive delivery systems. Her team’s innovations have reduced delivery times by 23% while improving accuracy to 99.7%.
Marcus Thompson, Chief Customer Officer
A 15-year Gerbach veteran, Marcus began his career as a warehouse associate and worked his way up through every department.
This unique perspective makes him incredibly effective at anticipating client needs and solving complex logistics challenges. His customer retention rate of 96% is the highest in the industry.
Elena Rodriguez, Chief Sustainability Officer
Elena leads our commitment to environmental responsibility, developing programs that have reduced our carbon footprint by 40% over the past three years.
Her innovative partnerships with electric vehicle manufacturers and renewable energy providers are positioning Gerbach as the logistics leader for the next century.
David Kim, Chief Financial Officer
With expertise spanning venture capital, corporate finance, and international markets, David ensures Gerbach’s continued growth and stability.
His strategic financial planning has funded our expansion into emerging markets while maintaining the competitive pricing our clients depend on.