DHL Global Forwarding Europe appoints Tobias Schmidt as new CEO

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Schmidt will report to Tim Scharwath, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, and continue to lead the German and Swiss organization in a dual function. Tobias Schmidt has a track record of over 25 years in the logistics industry, with solid expertise in integration and transformation.

DHL Global Forwarding Europe appoints Tobias Schmidt as new CEO

DHL Global Forwarding announces that Tobias Schmidt took over as CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Europe, effective November 1, 2021. He succeeds Thomas George, who has successfully managed the European organization since 2016.

Schmidt will report to Tim Scharwath, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, and continue to lead the German and Swiss organization in a dual function. Thomas George will focus on his global function as chief commercial officer, which he was appointed earlier this year, and continue to report to Tim Scharwath as a member of the Global Forwarding Board.

"We are confident that Tobias Schmidt's entrepreneurial spirit and proven track record in the forwarding market will help DHL Global Forwarding Europe to continue to grow its market share and further strengthen the European organization for the future," says Tim Scharwath, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding, Freight.

"Thomas George did an excellent job as CEO DHL Global Forwarding Europe but will now fully focus on his global role as chief commercial officer. With his experience and dedication, he has been instrumental to the success of DGF Europe and hands over a high-performing organization to his successor," he adds.