Patrick Krawutschke appointed new Managing Director at HPC
(Posted on 18/12/25)
The Executive Board of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has appointed Patrick Krawutschke as Managing Director of HPC Hamburg Port Consulting with effect from 1 January 2026. Together with Nils Kemme, he will be responsible for managing the HHLA subsidiary. HPC stands at the forefront of global port and logistics consultancy.
“We are delighted that Patrick Krawutschke, a proven expert, has joined us as the Managing Director of HPC. He brings in-depth expertise in both the operational aspects of terminal processes as well as in the strategic development and integration of sustainable automation solutions. With his experience in the field of efficient terminal design and control, he is ideally suited to develop HPC's offers in this area”, said Jeroen Eijsink, Chief Executive Officer of HHLA.
Patrick Krawutschke began his professional career in 2008 as part of a dual study programme in industrial engineering. He later held various senior positions at HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA), the world's first certified climate-neutral terminal, including as Vice Head of Container Administration, Head of Operations Control, and Operations Manager. Patrick Krawutschke has been responsible for managing CTA since 2023.
HPC acts as a collaborative platform, they unite professionals, clients, and partners to transform ports within the transportation supply chain and shape these hubs into, not just efficient, but also sustainable centres for freight, energy, and data. The impact is not only for stakeholders but for the entire region they serve.
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