DHL Supply Chain, the global market leader in contract logistics and part of DHL Group, has announced the appointment of Martin Willmor as Chief Executive Officer for the UK & Ireland, effective 1 October 2025.
Willmor succeeds Saul Resnick, who is leaving the company to pursue opportunities outside the Group. He will report directly to Hendrik Venter, CEO of DHL Supply Chain for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
With over 20 years of experience within DHL Group, Martin brings extensive operational and strategic expertise to his new role. Having joined the company in 2002, he has held multiple senior leadership positions across operations and general management, consistently driving growth, digital transformation, and customer-focused innovation.
In 2013, he was appointed Vice President of Passenger Gateways, followed by Managing Director for Supply Chain Solutions in 2017. Most recently, as CEO of DigiHaul since 2021, Martin successfully scaled DHL’s digital freight platform, simplifying and automating carrier and load management across the UK and Europe. Under his leadership, DigiHaul expanded into four international markets, achieving rapid, sustainable growth.
Hendrik Venter, CEO of DHL Supply Chain, said:
“Martin has a proven track record of driving sustainable growth, innovation, and customer excellence. His deep industry knowledge, strategic mindset, and strong leadership make him exceptionally well-positioned to lead DHL Supply Chain UKI into its next chapter.
“At the same time, I would like to thank Saul for his outstanding leadership and contributions. He has strengthened financial performance, enhanced customer experience, and laid solid foundations for future growth. We wish him continued success in his future endeavours.”
Martin Willmor, incoming CEO, commented:
“It’s an honour to take on this role. Having built my career within DHL, I have seen first-hand the dedication and talent of our people. Together, we will continue delivering outstanding service for our customers while setting the standard for operational excellence and innovation in logistics.
“I look forward to leading the next phase of our journey in the UK and Ireland.”