Manfred MĂŒller, the CEO of Germanyâs EMS-Fehn-Group, passed away on Tuesday, aged 56. He had joined the organisation in 2008 as partner and managing director.
Headquartered in Leer, Germany, EMS-Fehn Group consists of 19 companies in 11 countries. The roots of the group lie in shipping. Today, EMS-Fehn-Group is active in a vast variety of fields including project logistics, chartering, shipmanagement, crewing, yacht transport, port handling and warehousing. The group operates its own seagoing vessels, heavy-duty trucks, heavylift cranes and port terminals.
âManfred MĂŒllerâs sudden death shook us all,â said Heiko Luikenga, founder and main shareholder of EMS-Fehn-Group. âWe are not only losing an outstanding entrepreneur, but first and foremost an extraordinary person. He had clear convictions, pursued his goals with determination, and had a modest demeanor. Manfred MĂŒller was kind, generous and always eager to lend a helping hand. EMS-Fehn-Group in its current state is his work and legacy. He leaves behind a stable and healthy business that we will continue in his spirit.â
