Mr. Klaus Kraetzschmar assumes responsibility for coordinating the activities of the company’s branch in Greece, with a primary mission to implement the strategic objectives focused on growth and strengthening the Group’s presence both in the Greek market and the wider region.
“Klaus Kraetzschmar is a leader who inspires through his example. His professionalism, discipline, and ability to achieve every goal make him an ideal choice for this position. At GRAMPET Group, we believe that success stems from seriousness, vision, and passion—values that Klaus embodies and will continue to reinforce in our Greek subsidiary, which serves as a strategic hub on the logistics map of Southeastern Europe,” stated Gruia Stoica, President of GRAMPET Group.
Mr. Kraetzschmar has held leadership positions in major companies in Greece, Germany, and Romania, such as Danzas (DHL), DB Schenker Logistics, and VTG Rail Logistics.
Throughout his career, he has managed regional development strategies and complex railway projects, including multimodal transport, Silk Road routes through the Northern and Central corridors, as well as military transport.
He is distinguished for his strategic thinking, effective management, and development of integrated rail solutions, and he has been recognized for implementing innovative logistics practices, creating high-performing teams, and strengthening international partnerships in the transport sector.
“It is a great honor for me to join the Grup Feroviar Român team and contribute to the further development and strengthening of its operations in Greece. I believe in the potential of this market and in the strategic role it can play in connecting logistics between the Balkans, Central Europe, and the Mediterranean.
My priority is to implement the Group’s strategy and vision, delivering tangible results for GFR Hellas, GRAMPET, our current and future customers and partners—and for our people. I look forward to working closely with our teams to achieve outstanding results for Grup Feroviar Român, the leading rail transport provider in Central and Southeastern Europe,” said Klaus Kraetzschmar, now CEO of GFR Hellas.
