DHL Global Forwarding, Freight names Markus Voss as CEO, DHL Freight
DHL is establishing a new European Transportation Board to enhance cross-divisional collaboration in land transport.
DHL Global Forwarding, Freight announced the appointment of Markus Voss, currently the Chief Development Officer at DHL Supply Chain, as the new CEO of DHL Freight w.e.f September 1, 2026.
In his new role, Voss will report directly to Tim Scharwath, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, and become a member of the division's management board, says an official release.
"Additionally, DHL is establishing a new European Transportation Board to enhance cross-divisional collaboration in land transport among DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Freight and DHL Supply Chain. The initiative aims to deliver more integrated and efficient solutions for customers while unlocking further business growth opportunities. The new European Transportation Board consists of the CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Europe, CEO, DHL Freight and CEO, DHL Supply Chain EMEA."
Scharwath says: "First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Uwe Brinks, who has successfully developed our road freight business for almost nine years. His unwavering focus on efficiency, quality and the renewal of our IT systems has been key to position DHL Freight as one of Europe's leading road freight providers and a future-proof backbone for the land transport requirements of our customers. Markus Voss, with his strong track record in performance-focused standardization, digitalisation and innovation at DHL Supply Chain, is the ideal candidate to succeed Uwe and elevate the business to new heights. Particularly in the areas of standardisation through digitalisation and fostering further cross-divisional synergies, he will drive the business forward."
Voss adds: "I am very pleased and honoured to take on this new role in the company. Land transport is a crucial component in our customers' supply chains. I look forward to the task of further advancing the initiated transformation process in digitalisation, thereby enhancing efficiency, transparency and quality for our customers. This way, we will unlock further growth opportunities for our business and strengthen our position as an important road freight provider both within and outside the company."
