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DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Markus Voss as the new CEO of DHL Freight, replacing Uwe Brinks.

Mr Voss moves from DHL Supply Chain, where he held a number of roles over the past 11 years, most recently service as the division’s chief development officer.

“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,” he said.

“I look forward to further advancing the initiated transformation process in digitalisation. 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.”

After three decades with the company, Mr Brinks has yet to announce future plans, but DHL GF CEO Tim Scharwath thanked him for the work he had put in.

Mr Scharwath added: “Markus Voss, with his strong track record in performance-focused standardisation, digitalisation, and innovation at DHL Supply Chain, is the ideal candidate to succeed Uwe and elevate the business to new heights.”

The company also took the occasion to announce it was establishing a new European Transportation Board to “enhance collaboration across its forwarding, freight and supply chain divisions”.

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