DHL Express Canada announces new CEO

With almost 20 years at DHL, Darryl Wettlaufer returns to Canada after three years leading operations for the company’s regional hubs in the U.S.

"DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has appointed Darryl Wettlaufer as the new CEO of DHL Express Canada. Wettlaufer will report to Andrew Williams, CEO of DHL Express Americas, and will be based in Brampton, Ontario.

Wettlaufer brings nearly two decades of experience within DHL Express, having joined the company in 2006 as Operations Manager in Canada and rising to Vice President of Operations, becoming part of the Canadian Management Board in 2014. In this role, he was instrumental in shaping the company’s facility infrastructure roadmap and skillfully led the Canadian operations team during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2022, Darryl relocated to South Florida to lead DHL Express Americas regional hubs in Miami and Panama, later expanding his responsibilities to include the company’s hub in Atlanta, and most recently, DHL Express’ Hub in Cincinnati, one of three DHL’s global super hubs.

“Darryl has a proven track record of operational excellence and people-first leadership,” Williams said. “His deep understanding of our network, combined with his ability to drive transformation and build high-performing teams, makes him the ideal leader to continue growing our business in Canada.”

Wettlaufer succeeds Geoff Walsh, who was promoted to Managing Director, DHL Express Central Europe.

As CEO of DHL Express Canada, Wettlaufer will oversee operations across the country, leading a team of 2,700 international specialists who serve more than 50,000 customers.
Upon his return to the country, Wettlaufer will focus on reinforcing the trust of the company’s Canadian customers, providing excellence in service and the support needed for Canadian businesses navigating the complexities of global trade and tariffs."

"Coming home to lead this incredible team is more than just a professional move for me; it’s deeply personal. The unwavering dedication and passion of the DHL Express team in Canada have been the driving force behind our success since day one. I’m honored to be back, working side-by- side to build our future together,” Wettlaufer said. “My priorities are clear: to keep DHL Express Canada agile and responsive to a rapidly changing market, and to empower our customers, especially small and medium businesses, to thrive in today’s dynamic world of global trade.”"