About
Hans Hickler has 25+ years of leadership experience in transportation, supply chain, and logistics. He has served as CEO of Asia Pacific for Agility Logistics, CEO of DHL Global Customer Solutions, CEO of DHL Express USA, and CEO of APL Logistics, leading teams across more than 20 countries. He is a recognized industry leader and recipient of the Strategic Account Management Association's Executive of the Year award.
Experience
- Ellipsis Advisors LLCCEO Foundercurrent2012 — presentFort Lauderdale, Florida
- Ellipsis Advisors LLCCEO & Founder, Executive Advisor, Strategic Leadership, Startups, Small Businesscurrent2012 — presentFort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
- Conversations Matter PodcastCo-founder Conversations Matter Podcastcurrent2020 — present
- Conversations Matter PodcastCo-Foundercurrent2020 — presentFort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
- Agility Logistics LtdCEO Asia Pacific. Strategic Leadership, CEO2010 — 2012Hong Kong & Singapore
- Deutsche Post AGCEO Global Customer Solutions, Strategic Leadership, CEO, Business Growth2008 — 2010Plantation, Florida & Bonn, Germany
- DHL ExpressCEO, USA, Strategic Leadership, CEO2006 — 2009Plantation, Florida
- DHL ExpressCOO , USA, Strategic Leadership, Turnaround, Growth Management2005 — 2006Plantation Florida
- APL LogisticsCEO, APL Logistics, Strategic Leadership, CEO2003 — 2005Oakland, California & Singapore
- NOLChief Information Officer2001 — 2003Oakland California
- American President LinesSVP Strategy1999 — 2001Oakland, California
- American President LinesVarious Management Positions1984 — 1999worldwide
Skills & more
Advisory Boards35C Suite32Business Advisory16Board Level13Thought Leadership20Start-up Consulting10Executive Coaching66Leadership Development26Executive Management15Start-ups22Entrepreneurship Development11Career Strategist4
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Supply ChainInternational BusinessInternational LogisticsCoachingSocial EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurshipLogisticsTransportationLeadershipStrategyTeam LeadershipC Suite AdvisingLanguages English · German · Italian · Portuguese
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Hans Hickler?
- Hans Hickler has 25+ years of leadership experience in transportation, supply chain, and logistics. He has served as CEO of Asia Pacific for Agility Logistics, CEO of DHL Global Customer Solutions, CEO of DHL Express USA, and CEO of APL Logistics, leading teams across more than 20 countries. He is a recognized industry leader and recipient of the Strategic Account Management Association's Executive of the Year award.
- Where does Hans Hickler work?
- Hans Hickler is Venture Partner at Blue Impact.
- Where did Hans Hickler go to school?
- Hans Hickler studied at Brown University (BA, Comparative Literature); Aiglon College; SEKO LOGISTICS.
Founder mafias
Brown University mafia114
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Joe GebbiaJoint classesFounded AirbnbDylan FieldScBFounded FigmaPeter ThompsonBachelor's DegreeFounded Cleave Biosciences +4Grant VerstandigFounded Trase +3Sangeeta N. BhatiaBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Port Therapeutics +3Ronak MassandMaster's degreeFounded Parkloco +3
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Blue Impact mafia2
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Same school
Also attended Brown University423
Theresia GouwFounding Partner at Acrew CapitalJoe GebbiaCo-founder of AirbnbDylan FieldCo-founder, CEO & Chair of FigmaAlexis AbramsPartner, General Counsel at Felicis VenturesJohn KimInvestor Relations at General CatalystAli Fisher SweetInvestor at Index Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Agility Logistics Ltd1
Also worked at DHL Express24
Brian HoytChief Operations Officer at Parkway Venture CapitalBianca AhorroStrategic Partnerships Sr. Associate at Kickstart VenturesAniko SzigetvariFounding Partner at Atlantica VenturesJean Du BoisdulierStartup Mentor / ESAC Representative France at Venionaire CapitalDikmen EdguPartner at Axon Partners GroupJan StanekManaging General Partner at Purple Ventures
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