Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Mohannad Kashkash as Managing Director for Kuwait and Levant, Growth and Development. Based in Kuwait, he will oversee the company’s operations across Kuwait and the Levant while assuming full profit and loss responsibility for the business.
The appointment places Kashkash in charge of driving sustainable growth, strengthening Hellmann Worldwide Logistics’ market presence and enhancing operational performance across the cluster. His leadership follows nearly two decades of experience spanning logistics, transportation, business development, sales and banking.
Mohannad Kashkash brings regional leadership experience
Kashkash joins Hellmann Worldwide Logistics after serving as Managing Director for Jordan and Kuwait and Country Manager at Kuehne+Nagel. During his time there, he held responsibility for leading the company’s operations across both markets before moving into his new regional leadership role.
Earlier in his career, he worked at DSV Global Transport and Logistics, first as Business Development Manager and later as Senior Business Development Manager in Kuwait. His experience also includes Customer Account Manager at DHL Global Forwarding, giving him leadership exposure across international freight forwarding and supply chain operations.
Before entering global logistics leadership, Kashkash built experience across commercial management, branch operations and financial services. He held positions with SMAS IP, National Bank of Kuwait, Burgan Bank, SIT Co, B&B Office Furniture and Holly Land Souvenir Ltd, developing a broad understanding of business growth, customer relationships and commercial strategy.
Hellmann worldwide logistics expands regional leadership
In his new position, Kashkash will lead Hellmann Worldwide Logistics’ operations across Kuwait and the Levant with full P&L responsibility. According to the company, his priorities include supporting sustainable growth, strengthening market presence and enhancing operational excellence across the region.
The appointment reflects Hellmann Worldwide Logistics’ continued focus on experienced regional leadership to support commercial performance and operational management. His responsibilities span business development, customer relationships and the overall performance of the Kuwait and Levant cluster.
His professional profile highlights strengths in strategic planning, business development, logistics management, regional key account management, supply chain management, sales leadership and people management. It also notes experience in managing organisational change, developing business plans and improving operational efficiency across multiple markets.
Mohannad Kashkash builds logistics leadership
Kashkash’s career has developed through leadership positions in logistics, transportation and commercial management. Before joining Kuehne+Nagel, he contributed to business development initiatives at DSV Global Transport and Logistics and customer account management at DHL Global Forwarding.
His earlier management positions included Branch Manager at SMAS IP, where he oversaw branch operations, personnel management and business performance. He later worked within Kuwait’s banking sector at National Bank of Kuwait and Burgan Bank before progressing into broader commercial leadership roles.
His education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Banking from Al Ahliyya Amman University, alongside professional certifications in business development, direct sales and logistics and supply chain management.
Appointment supports Hellmann worldwide logistics growth
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics said Kashkash will help lead the company’s continued expansion across Kuwait and the Levant while maintaining focus on operational excellence and commercial performance. His appointment combines regional market knowledge with leadership experience gained across international logistics providers and financial institutions.
For HR leaders, logistics executives and business decision makers, the appointment highlights the value of appointing leaders with cross functional experience spanning logistics operations, commercial management and financial services. Kashkash’s career demonstrates a progression through customer management, business development and executive leadership, providing the breadth of experience required to oversee multi market operations in a competitive logistics environment.
The appointment also reflects the continued importance of regional leadership in supporting supply chain resilience, customer engagement and sustainable business growth. As Managing Director for Kuwait and Levant, Kashkash will oversee Hellmann Worldwide Logistics’ regional operations while supporting the company’s commercial and operational priorities across both markets.
