Leadership Lessons from Jens Drewes, CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics { Ep. 78}
Wed Sep 10 2025
"Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast" - Leadership Lessons from Jens Drewes, CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.
What if your biggest leadership challenge isn’t strategy, but culture? Jens Drewes shares how a culture-first approach drives execution, trust, and results — and the habits every leader needs to thrive.
In this episode, Andrea Ross, accredited executive,team coach & leadership development consultant goes deep with Jens Drewes, CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, to unpack a truth most leaders ignore:
• Culture isn’t a “nice-to-have.”
• It’s your strategy’s make-or-break.
In his first year as CEO, he’s rolling out a new strategy built on the company’s culture – with people and customers at the heart of every decision.
The result?
Sharper execution. Stronger teams.
Deeper customer trust.
Inside this episode:
→ Why leadership behaviour is the real transformation strategy
→ How to turn values into lived daily actions (not posters on the wall)
→ The CEO balancing act: profit, people, and service
→ How to align strategy from the boardroom to the front line
→ Building trust in a digital-first world — without losing the human edge
You’ll also hear:
→ The leadership principle most leaders fail to live
→ Why strategy fails without cultural buy-in
→ How to keep AI tools human-centred
→ The 3 habits Jens recommends for every emerging leader today
If you’re leading through change — or want to — this episode is your blueprint.
Because culture doesn’t support strategy.
It drives it.
Connect with Jens Drewes:
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jens-drewes-813a7932/
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics → https://www.linkedin.com/company/hellmann-worldwide-logistics/
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Explore our suite of AI-enhanced tools:
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→ Leadership Edge: Discover your leadership strengths and blind spots
→ Trusted Leader: Measure the trust you’re building — and how to strengthen it
These tools are built to give leaders fast, actionable insights to lead with more clarity, trust, and impact.
🎙️ Hosted by Andrea Ross
Founder of The Career Establishment | Executive & Team Coach | Culture Transformation Expert | Training Facilitator I Leadership Development Consultant
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"Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast" - Leadership Lessons from Jens Drewes, CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. What if your biggest leadership challenge isn’t strategy, but culture? Jens Drewes shares how a culture-first approach drives execution, trust, and results — and the habits every leader needs to thrive. In this episode, Andrea Ross, accredited executive,team coach & leadership development consultant goes deep with Jens Drewes, CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, to unpack a truth most leaders ignore: • Culture isn’t a “nice-to-have.” • It’s your strategy’s make-or-break. In his first year as CEO, he’s rolling out a new strategy built on the company’s culture – with people and customers at the heart of every decision. The result? Sharper execution. Stronger teams. Deeper customer trust. Inside this episode: → Why leadership behaviour is the real transformation strategy → How to turn values into lived daily actions (not posters on the wall) → The CEO balancing act: profit, people, and service → How to align strategy from the boardroom to the front line → Building trust in a digital-first world — without losing the human edge You’ll also hear: → The leadership principle most leaders fail to live → Why strategy fails without cultural buy-in → How to keep AI tools human-centred → The 3 habits Jens recommends for every emerging leader today If you’re leading through change — or want to — this episode is your blueprint. Because culture doesn’t support strategy. It drives it. Connect with Jens Drewes: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jens-drewes-813a7932/ Hellmann Worldwide Logistics → https://www.linkedin.com/company/hellmann-worldwide-logistics/ Want to know how healthy your team really is? Take the free Team Health Check — a quick, AI-powered snapshot of your team’s trust, clarity, and alignment. In just a few clicks, you’ll uncover what’s working, what’s holding you back, and where to focus next. You’ll also get access to a complimentary consultation with Andrea Ross to help you turn insights into action. Start here → www.thecareerestablishment.com/team-health-check-assessment Looking for deeper diagnostics? Explore our suite of AI-enhanced tools: → Team Psychological Safety: Gauge how safe your team feels to speak up, take risks, and innovate → Leadership Edge: Discover your leadership strengths and blind spots → Trusted Leader: Measure the trust you’re building — and how to strengthen it These tools are built to give leaders fast, actionable insights to lead with more clarity, trust, and impact. 🎙️ Hosted by Andrea Ross Founder of The Career Establishment | Executive & Team Coach | Culture Transformation Expert | Training Facilitator I Leadership Development Consultant Let’s connect: → Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thecareerestablishment.com/newsletter → Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrearosscoachtrainer/ → andrea.ross@thecareerestablishment.com. → Book a Consultation with me here: https://calendly.com/andrearossthecareerestablishment/introductory-call 🌐 www.thecareerestablishment.com