Tigers appoints Jana Schebera as new managing director for its China operations

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Tigers has appointed Jana Schebera as its new Managing Director, China, adding a further layer of freight forwarding expertise as the logistics provider continues to find growth in Asia.
Prior to moving to Tigers, Jana spent more than a decade in the industry holding positions that included Managing Director for Hong Kong and South China at Rhenus Logistics, and business development roles at M+R Spedag Group.
“What attracted me to join Tigers was the strong focus on IT solutions and the emphasis on adding value for our customers through technology which is quite different from traditional freight forwarding and logistics,” said Jana.
“Furthermore, Tigers has a strong global footprint in B2C logistics, which I definitely see as the future of the industry.”
Based in Tigers’ Tsing Yi e-commerce fulfillment facility in Hong Kong, Jana holds a Master’s degree from Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany, in Economics and Chinese Studies, and is currently working towards a second Master’s degree in Carbon Management from the University of Edinburgh, UK.
“Jana brings a sound forwarding knowledge to the China team and having spent a few years in Shanghai not only understands the region well, but is fluent in Mandarin too,” said Andrew Jillings, Chief Executive Officer at Tigers.
Questions & Answers
Q.What specifically attracted Jana Schebera to join Tigers?
What specifically attracted Jana Schebera to join Tigers?
She was attracted by Tigers' strong focus on IT solutions and their emphasis on using technology to add value for customers, which she finds different from traditional freight forwarding. Their strong global footprint in B2C logistics also appealed to her.
Q.What is Jana Schebera's background in the logistics industry?
What is Jana Schebera's background in the logistics industry?
Prior to Tigers, Jana spent over a decade in the industry. Her previous roles included Managing Director for Hong Kong and South China at Rhenus Logistics, and various business development positions at M+R Spedag Group.
Q.Where will Jana Schebera be based in her new role?
Where will Jana Schebera be based in her new role?
Jana Schebera will be based at Tigers’ e-commerce fulfilment facility in Tsing Yi, Hong Kong. Her role is Managing Director, China, for the company.
Q.What skills and experience does Jana Schebera bring to Tigers, according to the CEO?
What skills and experience does Jana Schebera bring to Tigers, according to the CEO?
Andrew Jillings, CEO, states that Jana brings sound forwarding knowledge to the China team. Having lived in Shanghai, she understands the region well and is fluent in Mandarin, which are valuable assets.
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