Britta Weber becomes new CEO of the Hupac Group
The Hupac Group has appointed Britta Weber (42) as its new CEO. The current Vice President UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia will join the Hupac Group on July 1, 2026, making her the first woman to head the company. She succeeds Michail Stahlhut, whose resignation has already been announced.
In almost 60 years of company history, Britta Weber is only the fourth CEO of the Hupac Group - and also the first woman to head the company. With her appointment, the Group has gained an internationally experienced leader with proven expertise in the areas of logistics, supply chain management and organizational development. The top manager has already lived and worked successfully in all of the Hupac Group's main markets.
Focus on strategic development
With this decision, the Board of Directors is setting the course for the next development phase of the Group. The focus is on the strategic further development of combined transport, the expansion of sustainable transport solutions and the strengthening of Hupac's market position as the leading provider of intermodal overland transport in Europe.
«I am delighted to welcome Britta Weber to her new role. She has over twenty years of international experience in the logistics industry: she combines a clear strategic vision with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of our customers» needs," says Hans-Jörg Bertschi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hupac.
Sustainable logistics as a mission
Britta Weber adds: «It is a great honor for me to become part of the Hupac Group. Hupac stands for much more than a successful company, it lives a clear social mission: sustainable logistics and the consistent shift of transport to rail. I am particularly looking forward to working with the strong management team, whom I meet with great respect for what they have achieved. With great motivation and pleasure, we will successfully shape the next development phase of the Group together.
During the transition phase, operational management will be ensured by the two deputy CEOs, Benedetta Masciari and Alessandro Valenti, and by Bernhard Kunz, Delegate of the Board of Directors.
About the Hupac Group
Hupac is one of the leading network operators in intermodal transport on the European corridors. With around 1 million road consignments transported per year and 130 trains a day, Hupac connects the most important European economic areas and destinations as far as the Far East. As a pioneer of digitally networked logistics solutions, the company makes a significant contribution to shifting freight transport to rail and thus to environmental and climate protection.
Founded in 1967 in Chiasso (Switzerland), Hupac is now an international group of companies with 24 subsidiaries in Switzerland, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Russia and China. With around 730 employees, a modern fleet of 8,300 modules and digitally controlled terminals at central European hubs, the company ensures reliable and future-oriented transport solutions in combined transport.
More information: www.hupac.com
