SSI SCHAEFER Appoints Koen Leekens as New Senior Vice President, Regional Head APAC & MEA

SSI Schaefer strengthens its Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APAC & MEA) regions with the appointment of Mr Koen Leekens, ex- Schneider Electric’s Industrial Automation Business Unit leader, as its new Senior Vice President and Regional Head.

Mr. Leekens brings to SSI Schaefer over 30 years of global leadership experience and 26 years working in Asia Pacific.  With a strong background in management, business development, finance and operations, Mr. Leekens is passionate about Industry 4.0, digital transformation, and sustainability; he has successfully driven business growth and innovation across Europe, the U.S., India, and Southeast Asia. 

Reporting directly to SSI Schaefer Group CEO, Peter Edelmann, Mr. Leekens has overall responsibility for driving the performance for SSI Schaefer in APAC & MEA, including overseeing the region’s strategic direction and operational success.

“As I step into this new chapter with SSI Schaefer, a global leader in intra-logistics solutions, I look forward to contributing to its continued growth and innovation across this dynamic and diverse region,” Mr. Leekens said.

While describing SSI Schaefer as a recognized global leader with deep roots and bold ambition, Mr. Leekens explains, “I’m honored to be joining a company so deeply committed to excellence, sustainability, and shaping the future of logistics.”

Mr. Koen Leekens, Senior Vice President, 
Regional Head APAC & MEA, SSI SCHAEFER