Dr Jörg Löffler has taken over the position of chief executive officer at TÜV SÜD subsidiary Fleet Logistics Group, succeeding Rainer Laber.

Effective from this month, Dr Löffler joins Fleet Logistics Group from Munich-based braking system specialists Knorr Bremse AG.

Patrick Fruth, CEO of the Auto Service Division at TÜV SÜD, said: “As a recognised specialist in international business development who has outstanding experience in top executive positions, Dr Jörg Löffler is the ideal appointment for this position.”

Fleet Logistics International was acquired by TÜV SÜD Auto Service GmbH in 2012 and now operates in 41 countries throughout the world and tops the list of global independent fleet management providers, with more than 150,000 vehicles under management.

Commenting on his plans for the business, Dr Jörg Löffler said that furthering internationalisation and expanding business operations to include new services are at the top of his agenda.

He commented: “I am greatly looking forward to tackling my new responsibilities. In addition to continuing the international expansion of our business, we will focus on deepening customer contacts, and ensuring that we achieve these goals as an international team.”

Before moving to TÜV SÜD, Dr Löffler held the position of vice president corporate development at Knorr Bremse AG, with joint responsibility for international business development at the global technology player.

Other top management positions held by Dr Löffler include global vice president product group efficiency technologies at Webasto SE, director business automotive at Infineon Technologies AG and project manager at Roland Berger & Partner GmbH.

Dr Löffler’s predecessor at Fleet Logistics International, Rainer Laber, played a key role in the successful acquisition of the company in 2012 and its integration into the TÜV SÜD Group. As CEO, he drove the process of lasting internationalisation.

“We thank Rainer Laber for his commitment,” said Patrick Fruth. “He is passing on a globally thriving fleet management services provider to his successor.”