Markus Panhauser is set to become the chief executive of DHL Global Forwarding Germany and Switzerland, effective July 1. Panhauser will take over from Tobias Schmidt, who has been leading both country organizations in addition to his role as chief executive of DHL Global Forwarding Europe since November 2021. Schmidt will now focus exclusively on his responsibilities within the European division.
Panhauser joined DHL in 2020 as the head of ocean freight, bringing with him extensive experience in the forwarding business from various global logistics companies. Under his leadership, the European Ocean Freight business saw significant improvements in performance and profitability.
Tim Scharwath, chief executive of DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, expressed confidence in Panhauser’s ability to further expand the company’s market share in Germany and Switzerland, strengthening the organization in these key markets. Scharwath also praised Schmidt for his exceptional leadership and contributions, which have led to the success of DHL Global Forwarding in both Germany and Switzerland.
Additionally, Barbara Eleota will take on the role of head of ocean freight for DHL Global Forwarding Europe starting August 1. She joins from DB Schenker and brings over 25 years of experience in the logistics sector.