Appointment of Chief Commercial Officer – Abhy Maharaj

Constellation Cold Logistics (“Constellation”) announces that Abhy Maharaj has been appointed to the Leadership Team of Constellation as Chief Commercial Officer from the 1^st of February 2025.

Carlos Rodriguez, Chief Executive Officer, said: “I am delighted to welcome Abhy to the business. He is an innovative, collaborative and results focused leader with a proven track record in growing businesses from small to large international companies. In addition to his strong commercial credentials, Abhy has considerable operational experience, and expertise in automation and technology. These attributes will be immensely valuable to Constellation as we implement our new strategy following the recent acquisition of the business by EQT.”

Abhy said: “I am excited and grateful for this opportunity to work alongside some of the most progressive minds in temperature-controlled logistics to positively transform the cold chain network across Europe. I look forward to being part of the new strategic direction and working closely with my new colleagues at Constellation, the Board of Directors, customers and suppliers.”

Before joining Constellation, Abhy held board and executive roles at NewCold Coöperatief, a private equity backed developer and operator of highly automated cold storage warehousing headquartered in the Netherlands. Prior to that, he spent 11 years in senior positions at Fonterra, a listed co-operative, and the world’s largest dairy exporter, with sales in 130 countries.  He was also part of the management team of Air New Zealand, helping navigate the business from near bankruptcy to one of the most innovative and valuable commercial airlines in the world.

Constellation offers temperature-controlled storage and value-added services for food producers, traders, and retailers. Its strategically located sites – near production hubs and critical logistics routes – ensure smooth, safe supply chains. Acquired by EQT in October 2024, Constellation is set to expand across Europe through organic growth and market consolidation. The company is committed to its vision to provide cold logistics excellence with local market expertise while maintaining its core values (Trust, Excellence, Entrepreneurship, and One Team).