Bremen, Germany | Houston, US – May 2025: The Leschaco Group is pleased to announce that Michael Kopecky will take on the role of Global Head of Tank Container starting July 01, 2025. Currently serving as Head of the Tank Container Competence Center (TCCC) Americas, Michael will continue to be based in Houston and assume a dual role until further notice.
Michael joined the Leschaco Group in January 2024 as Deputy General Manager TCCC Americas. Since then, he has led the tank container business in the Americas with outstanding dedication, successfully driving the unit forward together with his team in Houston.
Michael brings extensive expertise in the tank container segment, gained through more than a decade with the Hoyer Group, where he most recently held the position of Director of Projects/Financial & Executive Officer. His professional journey began in 2005 as Assistant Operations Manager at APM Terminals, Houston. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Maritime Administration from Texas A&M University.
In his new role as Global Head of Tank Container, Michael will oversee Leschaco’s global tank container operations. He will focus on further advancing the strategic initiatives of this core business unit, collaborating with global teams and stakeholders to foster operational excellence and ensure customer satisfaction.
Leschaco CEO Constantin Conrad expressed his confidence in Michael’s leadership: "We are very pleased to welcome Michael to our Senior Management team. His in-depth knowledge of the tank container industry, global perspective, and collaborative mindset make him the perfect fit to take our tank container operations to the next level. With Michael’s vision and commitment, we are well-positioned to achieve our ambitious goals for sustainable growth and operational excellence."
Michael Kopecky shared his enthusiasm for the new challenge: "I am honoured to take on the role of Global Head of Tank Container at Leschaco. The global tank container market holds tremendous potential, and I look forward to working closely with our talented teams worldwide to drive innovation, deliver exceptional value to our customers, and strengthen our position as a leading player in this dynamic sector."
