DHL Global Forwarding appoints Young as CEO for the US

DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of DHL Group, has announced the appointment of Michael Young as CEO for the United States, effective August 1, 2025. This appointment comes as Robert Reiter prepares to move on from his role as CEO.

Michael Young currently serves as CEO of DHL Global Forwarding UK & Ireland and President of Global Motorsports. He has more than 30 years of experience within DHL Global Forwarding, having held senior commercial and leadership roles across the organization at the country, regional, and global levels.

“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 Tim Robertson, CEO DHL Global Forwarding, Americas. “His expertise in optimizing 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.”

In 2008, Michael was appointed Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing, where he played a pivotal role in transforming the sales organization and driving a customer-centric approach across the business. Since taking over as CEO for the UK and Ireland in 2016, he has guided the organization through significant 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.

“It’s a great honor to take on this new role at such an exciting time for our business in the Americas,” said Michael Young. “I look forward to working with our talented teams across the U.S. to continue delivering excellence for our customers, driving growth, and contributing to the broader strategic goals of DHL Global Forwarding.”

Michael will be based in Atlanta, Ga, and report directly to Tim Robertson, CEO DHL Global Forwarding Americas.