DHL Express names new CEO

The new CEO of DHL Express, John Pearson, is expecting continued positive developments for the global express market and the company, thanks to booming cross-border e-commerce, digitalization and its excellent positioning in all industry verticals.

Member of the Board effective Jan. 1, Pearson was instrumental for DHL Express’ decadelong success story and expects growth figures to continue in 2019 and beyond for the express division of the group.

Pearson took over from Ken Allen who became CEO of the newly established DHL ecommerce solutions division.

“We are pleased to have John Pearson join our corporate board,” states Frank Appel, CEO of Deutsche Post DHL Group. “He has a proven track record and a deep understanding of the Express business. John’s extensive operational knowledge and business experience within the division will ensure a continuation of the successful growth path of DHL Express in the years to come.”

DHL Express aims to capitalize on developments in global trade in the coming years with its network in 220 countries and territories.

As a result of increasing ecommerce, markets in Europe, the United States and Asia are registering continuous economic growth and represent significant potential for cross-border express shipping in the consumer area.