DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Michael Young as chief executive for the US to take over from Robert Reiter.
Young, who will begin his new role on 1 August, currently serves as chief executive of DHL Global Forwarding UK & Ireland and president of Global Motorsports.
He has more than 30 years of experience within DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight division of DHL Group, having held senior commercial and leadership roles across the organisation at the country, regional, and global levels.
In 2008, Young was appointed executive vice president sales & marketing, where he was credited as playing a pivotal role in transforming the sales organisation and driving a customer-centric approach across the business.
Since taking over as chief executive for the UK and Ireland in 2016, DHL said he has guided the organisation through macroeconomic challenges, including the Brexit transition, leaving behind a "strong, future-ready business with a resilient growth outlook".
In his concurrent role as president of Global Motorsports, he has been instrumental in strengthening DHL’s long-standing partnership with Formula 1.
Additionally, he serves as a trustee for the DHL Foundation in the UK, supporting underserved youth by helping them access meaningful employment opportunities.
Young will be based in Atlanta, Georgia, and report directly to Tim Robertson, chief executive DHL Global Forwarding Americas.
“Michael’s deep industry experience, people-first leadership style, and strategic mindset make him ideally suited to lead our U.S. operations into the next chapter of growth and innovation,” said Robertson.
“His expertise in optimising processes and enhancing customer relationships will be vital in achieving our Strategy 2030 goals, including driving profitable growth, particularly in high-volume segments like eCommerce and SMEs.”
“It’s a great honour to take on this new role at such an exciting time for our business in the Americas,” said Young. “I look forward to working with our talented teams across the US to continue delivering excellence for our customers, driving growth, and contributing to the broader strategic goals of DHL Global Forwarding.”
In May, DHL Global Forwarding appointed Amanda Rasmussen as chief commercial officer.
