Our management

The HAM-LOG GRUPPE comprises three companies. We have positioned ourselves broadly for the requirements of our customers and offer an extensive service portfolio. At the same time, the decisions of our experienced management team are made through short official channels. This makes us your responsive and flexible partner even for time-critical orders.

Our management offers solutions for your requirements nationwide, on schedule and with our own network of reliable partners. All processes and activities are coordinated by our leading logistics professionals.

Thomas Winkelmann

At the end of 2018, HAM-LOG-GRUPPE succeeded in recruiting Thomas Winkelmann as Area Manager and since mid-2020 he has been Managing Director of HAM-LOG-GRUPPE Fachpersonal GmbH. Born in Erfurt, he previously worked as Manager Operations (Site Manager) at BLG Handelslogistik for the customer, IKEA Germany.

Mr. Winkelmann laid the foundations of his comprehensive logistics knowhow from an early stage. After training as a postal traffic clerk and being employed by Deutsche Post, he served as a non-commissioned officer in the staff service (procurement logistics) in Kosovo and Afghanistan, among other places.

Throughout his logistics career, the industrial engineer with a degree in logistics, transport and communication has relied on a clear structure and dedicated responsibility to optimise processes. In doing so, the humorous human resources expert always puts the employees of the HAM-LOG GRUPPE at the centre, “it‘s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice.”

Marco Kühnapfel

Marco Kühnapfel has been the dual head of HAM-LOG-GRUPPE Fachpersonal GmbH together with Thomas Winkelmann since 2022. He had already successfully demonstrated his strategic thinking skills internationally during his studies at logistics groups such as Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services GmbH and Jungheinrich AG.

Kühnapfel, a team player, deepened his knowledge of logistics when he took up his position as Assistant to the HAM-LOG-GRUPPE Holding Management in 2018. In his subsequent position as Manager Business Development, he led projects to success through innovative and individual solutions. Today, the Reinbek native acts with strong negotiating skills and works closely with the customer.

His holistic understanding of processes and people are a guarantee for the implementation of the requirements of the business partners of the HAM-LOG-GRUPPE.

“Efficient communication with team and clients leads to progress.”

Tino Schrapel

Tino Schrapel has held the management reins at HAM-LOG-GRUPPE Inhouse GmbH together with Robert Kalucki since 2018. With over 25 years of experience in freight forwarding and logistics, he brings extensive expertise to the corporate group.

He has successfully developed his talent for communication and dealing with people over the course of his professional career as a scheduling and forwarding manager in the transport industry, manager of operations / deputy head of DC for BLG Logistik GmbH and operations manager at redcoon Logistics GmbH. Empathy and a focus on the individual development of his employees create a promising team culture.

Today, Schrapel manages HAM-LOG-GRUPPE Inhouse GmbH with an exceptional enthusiasm that makes the decision-making logistics professional a key component in the company network.

“Challenge and support means leadership – leadership and learning are mutually dependent.”

Robert Kalucki 

Robert Kalucki has been Managing Director of HAM-LOG-GRUPPE Inhouse GmbH since 2016, from 2018 in dual leadership with Tino Schrapel.

His professional career led the graduate in business administration via his entry into logistics at the paper wholesaler, Felix Malcherek, and the trading agency, Theodor Niehaus, to the position of managing director at the pallet plant, Baro. Since 2013, Robert Kalucki has enriched the HAM-LOG-GRUPPE with his determination and high level of commitment.

Clients and employees appreciate Robert Kalucki’s strong sense of justice, which guarantees fair mediation between clients and employees, especially in his responsibility for recruitment in Poland.

“We are stronger as a team – together for success.”

Robert Butkus

Robert Butkus has been Managing Director of HAM-LOG-GRUPPE Industrie & Handel GmbH since 2013. In his position as Managing Director, the native Lithuanian combines in-depth industry knowledge with innovative creative drive.

With over 20 years of logistics experience, Butkus is particularly characterised by his consistent focus on results. His career has taken him from Max Bahr to Global Inhouse Logistics, in project management and management positions, and back to the HAM-LOG-GRUPPE. He completed his training there in 2000 and has therefore been with the company from the very beginning – a true veteran.

He dynamically manages logistics issues close to the employees. His active interest in new developments in the industry and constant training make him a successful driving force for the company.

Since 2022, Robert Butkus has also held the position of Managing Director of HAM-LOG-GRUPPE Holding GmbH.

“Energy properly harnessed and addressed is the cornerstone to achieving anything.”

Henrikus Krabben

Henrikus Krabben has been Managing Director of HAM-LOG-GRUPPE Industrie & Handel GmbH together with Robert Butkus since 2022. As a networker with strong communication skills, he skilfully links customers, teams and partners for successful project execution.

Since the beginning of his logistics career, the native Dutchman has impressed with proactive thinking and action. His professional steps led the graduate in business administration from several positions at the Nordmann Group via Trinks GmbH to the HAM-LOG-GRUPPE.

Today, customers particularly appreciate the client-oriented approach of the empathetic and motivated logistics professional. His clear communication and fairness ensure the achievement of performance targets.

“Business is People – People make the difference.”

Jens Altenburg

Jens Altenburg has been Managing Director of HAM-LOG-GRUPPE Lagerlogistik GmbH since 2018. With over 25 years of logistics experience in senior positions within the industry, he has an exceptional track record in organising and implementing logistics processes.

Precise, assertive and consistent, he brings people together with a deep understanding of the logistics business. Innovative, thinking outside the box, Jens Altenburg convinces with tangible and sustainable business results.

His close cooperation with customers paired with his pragmatic solution finding have formed the building blocks of long-standing partnerships with numerous logistics companies.

Since 2022, Jens Altenburg has also held the position of Managing Director of HAM-LOG-GRUPPE Holding GmbH.

“Thinking without boundaries creates new opportunities.”

Agnes Pocius

Agnes Pocius has held the post of Managing Director of HAM-LOG-GRUPPE Lagerlogistik GmbH together with Jens Altenburg since 2022. Her outstanding intuition for the wishes of the customers is decisive for the successful fulfilment of project requirements.

The Lithuanian-born Agnes Pocius develops individual personnel solutions adapted to the dynamic market requirements with extensive specialist knowledge and a sure instinct. A high degree of responsibility and her service orientation make Agnes Pocius an excellent partner in all logistics issues.

The communications professional is fluent in five foreign languages, so she manages to gain a comprehensive perspective beyond the nationwide logistics market.

“We have enough critics, what our world needs is people who motivate.”

Dr. Ralf Kauermann

Dr. Ralf Kauermann has been Managing Director of HAM-LOG-GRUPPE Holding GmbH since 2018. Before that, he gained experience as an investment manager in private equity for more than 13 years and for another five years in a large auditing firm.

With his results-oriented “hands-on” mentality and analytical skills, Dr. Kauermann has his sights firmly set on optimising cost and efficiency management for clients and companies.

Whether responsible for investment volumes or process responsibility – his structured approach and experience make Dr. Kauermann a reliable and growth-enhancing managing director of HAM-LOG-GRUPPE Holding.

“More than just numbers – a true generalist.”