Ian Slaven
Vice President Global Sales Vertical Lead Automotive
Kuehne+Nagel

Ian Slaven is Vice President of Global Sales and Vertical Lead for Automotive at Kuehne+Nagel, where he drives strategic growth and innovation across the global automotive supply chain.

With nearly twenty years of experience spanning global freight forwarders and Tier 1 automotive suppliers, Ian brings a unique end-to-end perspective to logistics, procurement, business development, and operations. His deep understanding of OEM and supplier dynamics enables him to deliver tailored, scalable solutions in a rapidly evolving mobility landscape.

Ian holds a Bachelor of Science from Eastern Michigan University and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He is a recognized leader in automotive logistics, committed to driving efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in global supply chains.