Karmann to head Prologis business in Northern Europe

Industrial property specialist Prologis has announced the appointment of Thomas Karmann as senior vice president, regional director Northern Europe, effective from 1 June 2012. Karmann will be responsible for all operational activities in Germany, Austria, Benelux and Scandinavia and reports to Philip Dunne, Prologis' president Europe.

Karmann was most recently employed at Gazeley, the international logistics real estate developer. He served as senior vice president, European Operations responsible for the company's business in Continental Europe. Prior to Gazeley, Karmann served as the deputy general manager for the French engineering company GSE responsible for German and Central European subsidiaries. In addition Karmann was responsible for turnkey construction of industrial properties in Northeast France for Bouygues and Steelcase.