Personnel adjustments within DHL Group's Executive Team
In a planned succession following the retirement of Tim Scharwath, the outgoing CEO of DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, the Management Board of DHL Group has announced significant leadership changes, effective August 16, 2025.
Oscar de Bok, currently the CEO of DHL Supply Chain and a Management Board member since 2019, has been appointed as the new CEO of DHL Global Forwarding, Freight. De Bok, who has over two decades of experience across multiple regions, has successfully expanded DHL Supply Chain's footprint and led strategic transformations. His appointment reflects DHL Group's commitment to leadership continuity and ambition within its global logistics divisions.
To fill the role vacated by de Bok at DHL Supply Chain, Hendrik Venter, who has been leading Supply Chain operations in Mainland Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, has been appointed as the new CEO of DHL Supply Chain and made a member of the Management Board. Venter, with over 15 years of experience in leadership positions at DHL Supply Chain, has a strong track record in leading DHL Supply Chain businesses across various markets, aligning with DHL's focus on leadership development and succession planning.
Tim Scharwath, who has modernized DHL Global Forwarding's IT infrastructure, digitalized operations, and improved customer services, leaves a legacy of enhanced agility and reliability in the division. Katrin Suder, Chair of the Supervisory Board of DHL Group, expressed gratitude towards Scharwath for his service and accomplishments.
Tobias Meyer, CEO of DHL Group, expressed excitement about working with Oscar de Bok in his new role and welcoming Hendrik Venter to the Management Board. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050, and these leadership changes are part of the strategic succession plan emphasizing experienced internal leadership transition.
As the world's leading logistics provider, DHL Group employs around 602,000 employees in over 220 countries and territories worldwide. De Bok's appointment as CEO of DHL Global Forwarding, Freight is until August 2030, and he has been working for DHL Group since 1999. Hendrik Venter has been appointed as the CEO of DHL Supply Chain and a member of the Management Board of DHL Group, effective August 16, 2025.
These leadership changes are a testament to DHL Group's commitment to fostering internal talent and ensuring continuity and further growth in its profitable core logistics businesses.
- The appointment of Oscar de Bok as the new CEO of DHL Global Forwarding, Freight indicates a shift in leadership within the industry, particularly in the finance and business sectors.
- Hendrik Venter's promotion to the CEO position of DHL Supply Chain underscores the company's dedication to finance, business, and industry continuity, as well as the development and succession planning of its internal talent pool.
