Copenhagen, Denmark, April 2026 — DSV Contract Logistics has announced the appointment of Sara Gerdner Kalle as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), marking a significant step in strengthening its global commercial strategy and customer-centric growth agenda.
Sara joins DSV from Svitzer Europe, where she served as Chief Commercial Officer, leading commercial development, stakeholder engagement, and growth initiatives across the region. In her new role at DSV, she will focus on advancing global commercial strategy, deepening customer partnerships, and driving sustainable growth across contract logistics operations worldwide.
Announcing the appointment, Maciej Walenda, CEO, DSV Contract Logistics, said, “I am confident that together we will strengthen the global commercial strategy by bringing a customer-centric approach and a strong track record of building long-term partnerships. Our main priority in DSV – Global Transport and Logistics is to enable the business of our customers.”
Sara Gerdner Kalle brings nearly 25 years of experience in logistics and supply chain, spanning leadership roles across global organizations. Prior to joining DSV, she served as Chief Commercial Officer at Svitzer Europe, where she was instrumental in driving commercial excellence and growth strategies across European markets.
Earlier in her career, she led eCommerce Logistics for the Asia-Pacific region, where she focused on developing innovative logistics solutions and navigating complex, high-growth markets. Her work in APAC significantly strengthened her expertise in digital commerce and supply chain transformation.
She has also held key leadership roles at Singapore Post, DB Schenker, and H&M, gaining deep experience across third-party logistics, e-commerce fulfilment, freight forwarding, and retail supply chains. Her cross-sector exposure and global perspective position her strongly to drive DSV’s next phase of commercial growth.
With a proven track record in building scalable businesses, fostering long-term partnerships, and delivering customer-centric solutions, Sara is set to play a pivotal role in enhancing DSV’s global logistics capabilities.
DSV Contract Logistics, part of DSV – Global Transport and Logistics, is a leading provider of integrated supply chain solutions, managing logistics operations for thousands of companies worldwide. With a global presence across 90+ countries and a workforce of nearly 150,000 employees, DSV delivers high-quality, scalable logistics services tailored to diverse business needs.
The company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and customer-centricity, enabling businesses to navigate complex supply chain challenges while driving efficiency and growth.
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