XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transportation and logistics solutions, has appointed Patrick Oestreich as senior vice president, strategic sales–Europe, with responsibility for the company’s relationships with large, multinational customers. He reports to Malcolm Wilson, chief executive officer, XPO Logistics Europe. 

Oestreich has more than a decade of experience in the supply chain industry, most recently as senior vice president, road brokerage (full truckload and less-than-truckload) for DB Schenker in Europe. During his 11-year tenure with DB Schenker, he also served as vice president, business development and customer solutions–land transport in Europe and directed the key account management of two verticals: the consumer market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the healthcare market in Europe. He holds degrees in business administration from The Open University in the United Kingdom, HZ University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands and Berufsakademie Stuttgart (DHBW) in Germany.

Malcolm Wilson said, “Patrick’s expertise with customer relationship management, as well as his appreciation for the role of innovation in supply chain transformation, makes him a strong choice to lead our strategic sales team throughout Europe.”