Johannes Saade
About Johannes Saade
Johannes Saade serves as the Vice President of Europe at Forto, where he manages a team of 125 professionals and leads strategic initiatives across five European countries. With extensive experience in logistics and a focus on technology-driven solutions, he has held various leadership roles in the industry since 2011.
Current Role at Forto
Johannes Saade serves as Vice President Europe at Forto, a position he has held since 2022. He works on-site in Hamburg, leading a team of 125 professionals across various functions, including sales, key account management, implementation, and customer experience. In this role, he is responsible for the development and execution of a go-to-market strategy that spans five European countries, focusing on enhancing the company's presence and operational efficiency in the region.
Previous Experience at Forto
Before his current role, Johannes Saade worked at Forto in two significant capacities. From 2020 to 2022, he was the Vice President Global Sea Freight, based in Hamburg. Prior to that, he served as Vice President Sea Freight Product in Tech for 11 months in Berlin in 2022. His tenure at Forto has been marked by a focus on improving sea freight services and integrating technology into logistics solutions.
Career at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
Johannes Saade has extensive experience in logistics, having worked at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics for several years. He held the position of Global Head of Trade Management - Sea Freight from 2016 to 2019, and prior to that, he was the Head of Trade Asia WB/EB from 2014 to 2016. He also served as European Product Manager - Seafreight from 2011 to 2014. His roles involved overseeing trade management and product development in the sea freight sector.
Education and Expertise
Johannes Saade studied at GSIS Business College, where he focused on Spedition und Logistikdienstleistung (Logistics) and earned the qualification of Kaufmann (Management Assistant) from 2005 to 2007. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in logistics and supply chain management, emphasizing both operational and strategic aspects of the industry.
Leadership Style and Philosophy
Johannes Saade is known for his modern hands-on approach to leadership, which he applies in both traditional and fast-scaling environments. He is passionate about leveraging technology to address logistics challenges and enhance the efficiency and sustainability of global supply chains. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration and innovation within his teams.