Kay Hannekum
About Kay Hannekum
Kay Hannekum serves as the Head of Key Account Management at Forto, bringing extensive experience in international business and supply chain management. With a career spanning over a decade, Hannekum has held various roles at Panalpina and Forto, complemented by academic achievements from prestigious institutions.
Current Role at Forto
Kay Hannekum serves as the Head of Key Account Management at Forto since 2022. In this role, Hannekum oversees the management of key accounts, ensuring that client needs are met and that the company's strategic goals are achieved. This position builds on previous experience in key account management within the company.
Previous Experience at Forto
Prior to becoming Head of Key Account Management, Kay Hannekum worked at Forto as Team Lead Key Account Management from 2020 to 2022. In this capacity, Hannekum led a team focused on managing key accounts, fostering client relationships, and driving business growth. Hannekum's journey at Forto began with a role as Key Account Manager from 2019 to 2020.
Career at Panalpina
Kay Hannekum has an extensive background at Panalpina, where they held multiple roles from 2009 to 2019. Hannekum started as a Trainee Forwarding Merchant, then transitioned to Customer Service Project Logistics. Hannekum advanced to the position of Country Strategic Key Account Manager for the Automotive sector in Germany, demonstrating a strong trajectory in account management and logistics.
Educational Background
Kay Hannekum holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Business & Supply Chain Management from the School of International Business and Supply Chain Management, completed from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, Hannekum studied International Economics and Management at Tecnológico de Monterrey in 2015. Hannekum also completed the Entrepreneurship Essentials program at Harvard Business School Online in 2021.
Professional Development
Throughout their career, Kay Hannekum has engaged in various professional development opportunities. This includes completing the Entrepreneurship Essentials course at Harvard Business School Online in 2021, which focused on key entrepreneurial skills and strategies. Hannekum's educational pursuits reflect a commitment to continuous learning in the fields of business and supply chain management.