Jens Meier

After completing his studies in computer science and the supplementary subject of economics at the University of Hamburg, Jens Meier (48) started his professional career at Software Design & Management AG (Ernst & Young group). As a member of the management board, he was in charge of the Hamburg and Hanover branch offices from 1997 onwards. His customers included HHLA, the VW group, Hypovereinsbank, Münchener Rück, Start Amadeus and the Otto group.   

In 2000, he was appointed divisional manager of Systematics AG (later EDS). His responsibilities included consulting and software development. From July 2002 onwards, Jens Meier was CEO of tts Holding GmbH & Co. KG where he was in charge of IT, finances and international logistics. Upon the sale of the tts group to Fiege in 2006, he was appointed to the board of directors of Fiege Holding Stiftung & Co. KG, Greven.   

Since April 1st, 2008 Jens Meier has been serving as CEO of the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA).  

Mr Meier is a founding member of the Hamburger Informatik Forums e.V. board of directors. The association promotes the co-operation between the University of Hamburg and business. He is a member of the alumni of the Young Business People at the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce and senator of the Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade where he represents the logistics industry. Furthermore in 2006 the senate of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg appointed him to the board of trustees of the Logistics Initiative Hamburg. Jens Meier was born in Hamburg. He is married with 3 children.