Fels focuses on people-oriented leadership
Fokke Fels, Chairman of the Board of the L.I.T. Group, was honored by the Deutsche Verkehrs-Zeitung (DVZ) with the renowned LEO Award as »Entrepreneur of the Year«. This award recognizes his outstanding leadership qualities and the continuous development of the L.I.T. Group. The LEO Award, which is presented annually, is one of the most prestigious awards in the logistics industry and honors personalities who stand out through special entrepreneurial achievements and foresight.
»What makes us successful is our cohesion and mutual trust. My role as a leader is to create an environment in which we enable new ideas and development, also personally,« explains Fokke Fels, Chairman of the Board and founder of the L.I.T. Group. Under his leadership, the company, headquartered in Brake, has developed significantly in recent years. The consistent expansion into new business areas and the modernization of internal structures have positioned the company as one of the leading logistics service providers in Germany.
Through Fels’ clear focus on employee development and technological modernization, the L.I.T. Group has expanded its market position and successfully established itself in the areas of Transport Logistics and Contract Logistics, as well as air and sea freight. The logistics service provider today employs over 4,000 employees at more than 100 Locations in 14 countries. Simeon Breuer, Board Member of the L.I.T. Group, emphasizes: »Fokke Fels has managed to sustainably strengthen the company through far-sighted decisions. The trust he places in his workforce is the key to our success.«
The 66-year-old was recognized for his ability to keep the company on a continuous growth path while simultaneously building a strong team. The LEO Award, one of the most important awards in the logistics industry, honors not only entrepreneurial achievement but also an innovative approach to challenges in a changing industry. »We must recognize opportunities and simultaneously keep the needs of customers and employees in mind,« says the Brake native.
The L.I.T. Group, which achieved a turnover of 835 million Euros in 2023, plans further strategic expansions under the leadership of Fokke Fels. With a focus on digitalization and sustainable logistics solutions, the company intends to further expand its market position in the coming years. »Our task is to actively shape the logistics industry and develop innovative solutions for the challenges of tomorrow. For success today means more than just economic efficiency – it also requires consistent sustainable action, as both customers and young professionals increasingly pay attention to the environmental awareness of companies,« says Fels.