Effective 1 July, Markus Panhauser will be appointed as the new CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Germany and Switzerland, taking on dual responsibility for both country organizations.
He will replace Tobias Schmidt, who has led both country organizations alongside his role as CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Europe since November 2021.
In addition, Barbara Eleota will succeed Markus Panhauser as the Head of Ocean Freight for DHL Global Forwarding Europe.
“We are convinced that Markus Panhauser, with his expertise in the freight forwarding business, will contribute to further expanding DHL Global Forwarding’s market share in the two important markets of Germany and Switzerland and strengthen the organization in both countries for the future,” stated Tim Scharwath, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding, Freight.
Scharwath added, “Tobias Schmidt has done an outstanding job but will now fully focus on his role as CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Europe. With his experience and dedication, he has contributed significantly to the success of DHL Global Forwarding in Germany and Switzerland, and hands over highly successful organizations to his successor.”
Markus Panhauser joined the Group in 2020 as the Head of Ocean Freight for DHL Global Forwarding Europe, bringing with him experience in the forwarding business from various global logistics companies. Over the past three years, he has successfully enhanced the performance of the European Ocean Freight business, resulting in a significant increase in profitability.
“The national markets of Germany and Switzerland are crucial pillars within our European and global network. With our exceptional forwarder culture, we have a solid foundation to sustain successful growth in the Germany and Switzerland. I firmly believe that Markus, with his profound expertise, unwavering commitment, and passion for delivering high service quality, will elevate the two country organizations to new heights,” commented Tobias Schmidt.
Effective 1 August 2024, Barbara Eleota will succeed Markus Panhauser as the Head of Ocean Freight for DHL Global Forwarding Europe. Joining DHL Group from DB Schenker, Eleota brings over 25 years of experience in the logistics sector. She has excelled in Trade Management, particularly with a focus on North America, and served as Country Ocean Freight Manager in Italy. Eleota will be based in Hamburg and will report directly to Tobias Schmidt, with a dotted line to Casper Ellerbaek, the Global Head of Ocean Freight at DHL Global Forwarding.
“With her proven leadership skills and diverse perspective, Barbara Eleota will strengthen our company’s ability to foster sustainable business growth and develop future-proof strategies for our continued success. We are delighted to have such an experienced and renowned logistics expert joining our team”, stated Schmidt.
