# Allan Melgaard

> Allan Melgaard is the Danish co-founder and Global CEO of Scan Global Logistics. After a freight sales career, he invested in predecessor Mahé with Jørgen Jessen in 2004, became chief commercial officer after the 2007 merger with ScanAm, and was appointed Group CEO in 2017. His public leadership priorities centre on customer relationships, employee autonomy and building an international forwarding network.

- **Role:** Co-founder and Global CEO at Scan Global Logistics
- **Organizations:** Scan Global Logistics, Mahé Freight, Samson Transport
- **Nationality:** Danish
- **Known for:** Co-invested in Mahé and helped build the business that became Scan Global Logistics., Led SGL through the 2021 integration under one brand with TransGroup., Led SGL as it established operations in India in 2025 and reported a presence in 61 countries.

## Career timeline

- **Early 1990s** — Joins Mahé after starting his career at Samson Transport; subsequently holds sales management and sales director roles.
- **2004** — Invests in Mahé with Jørgen Jessen and becomes joint CEO.
- **2007** — Mahé merges with ScanAm to form Scan Global Logistics; Melgaard becomes CCO.
- **2017** — Appointed Group CEO effective 20 November, initially retaining the CCO position.
- **2021** — Leads SGL as TransGroup and SGL transition into one organisation and brand.
- **2023** — Continues as Global CEO through the CVC majority investment, with management co-investing.
- **2025** — Oversees the launch of direct SGL operations in India.

## Achievements

- Co-invested in Mahé and helped build the business that became Scan Global Logistics.
- Led SGL through the 2021 integration under one brand with TransGroup.
- Led SGL as it established operations in India in 2025 and reported a presence in 61 countries.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Discussed Q2 results showing 17% growth in both air and ocean freight volumes, €710m revenue and €50m EBITDA before special items; outlined margin, automation, AI and cash-generation priorities.
- **2026-02** — Presented 2025 results: €2.526bn revenue, €219m EBITDA before special items and a €91m net loss.
- **2025-09** — Participated in the launch of SGL’s direct operations in India.

## Links

- Website: https://www.scangl.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-melgaard-256ba312/

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Last updated: 2026-10-25