Dameme steps up as Geodis CCO
Veronique Dameme has been appointed as the new chief commercial officer for the global freight forwarding division at Geodis.
Geodis has named Veronique Dameme as the new chief commercial officer for its international freight forwarding unit, effective immediately. According to The Loadstar, Dameme transitions into this leadership position following her tenure as sales director for the firm's healthcare and life sciences division, a role she took on in late 2024. The company stated that her new responsibilities involve managing global commercial strategies to boost business growth and enhance performance across its shipping operations.
The new executive brings three decades of logistics industry experience to the role, including significant professional history in the United States. Dameme previously held senior positions at several major logistics providers, including a five-year term at DB Schenker and nearly a decade at Kuehne+Nagel. Her career also includes an eight-year period at DHL, providing her with a broad background in international supply chain management and customer strategy development.
Geodis indicated that Dameme’s deep expertise in the healthcare and life sciences sectors will be a primary asset in expanding its market reach. The company expressed confidence that her international background will help strengthen client relationships on a global scale. In a public statement, the logistics provider noted that the appointment is intended to drive the commercial performance of its freight forwarding business through a more integrated global approach.
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