RPM Europe BV Appoints Paul Magdeleyns as New Managing Director to Drive Growth

RPM Europe BV Welcomes Paul Magdeleyns as Managing Director

In a significant move aimed at boosting its strategic development, RPM Europe BV has appointed Paul Magdeleyns as its new Managing Director, effective from March 1, 2025. This decision follows a period of interim leadership under Frits Mehrtens, who will now transition to a senior advisory role within the company.

Paul Magdeleyns brings with him a wealth of experience in the automotive logistics sector, having previously held key leadership positions at companies such as Hödlmayr International, Koopman Logistics Group, and ARS Altmann AG. His extensive background makes him an ideal choice to lead RPM Europe BV toward substantial growth and innovation. The board member of RPM, Pierre-Luc Mathieu, expressed optimism about Magdeleyns's approach to driving the company forward. He noted that Magdeleyns's leadership qualities and deep industry expertise align perfectly with RPM's commitment to innovation and its vision of revolutionizing automotive logistics through cutting-edge solutions.

Magdeleyns himself has shared his enthusiasm about joining RPM, stating, "I am thrilled to be a part of a company that is redefined industry standards. My main goal is to elevate RPM Europe from being perceived as a 'small' player to a formidable presence in the market." Such aspirations highlight his ambition to not only sustain but expand RPM's footsteps in Europe, especially after entering the market in 2019.

Under Magdeleyns's guidance, RPM Europe BV is expected to refocus its mission and initiatives, aiming to create agile and innovative logistics solutions. The company's technology platform, which automates and optimizes shipping processes throughout a vehicle's lifecycle, will remain at the core of its operational strategy. The aim is to ensure that clients receive consistent, reliable, and efficient services, ultimately setting new performance benchmarks in the industry.

Frits Mehrtens, the outgoing interim director, played a vital role in the recruitment of his successor and will continue to lend his significant industry knowledge as a senior business development advisor. His ongoing involvement is anticipated to be of great benefit as RPM navigates this strategic transition.

RPM specializes in providing flexible logistics solutions tailored for the automotive ecosystem, including the transport of finished vehicles and other specialized goods. With a lightweight structure that allows for agile connectivity across various transport modes, the company is gaining traction as a leading aggregator of services for finished vehicle logistics and value-added services.

In light of this leadership change, RPM is gearing up to enhance its offerings and expand its service reach, with ambitions of becoming the preeminent provider of innovative logistics solutions in the automotive sector. This transition heralds a new chapter for RPM Europe BV, and the transportation industry is poised to watch closely as Paul Magdeleyns takes the helm.

About RPM

RPM is committed to delivering flexible logistics solutions tailored for the automotive industry, focusing on the transport of completed vehicles and specialized goods. The sophisticated technology that drives its operations automates and digitizes logistical processes, ensuring efficiency and reliability across all transport modalities.

Supported by Trive Capital and Bluejay Capital, RPM aims to redefine standards in the automotive logistics landscape and remain a significant contributor to the future of mobility.