EGL Eagle Global Logistics, the US logistics provider, has announced that Bruno Sidler has been named President of its Europe, Middle East and Africa Region. Mr. Sidler comes to EGL from Panalpina Group, Basel Switzerland, where he most recently served as President and CEO since May 1998. Throughout his tenure at Panalpina, he has also held several management positions in South Africa, Nigeria, Singapore and Indonesia.

"We are confident that Bruno's personal success and industry expertise will greatly contribute to leading the strategic development globally; particularly in Europe, the Middle East and the African regions and strengthen our existing network, which has some of the best and most knowledgeable leaders in the industry," said Jim Crane, Chairman and CEO of EGL Eagle Global Logistics.