DHL Global Forwarding, Freight Announces Key Executive Appointments
DHL Global Forwarding, Freight has announced two key appointments to its Global Management Board, reinforcing the company’s commitment to accelerating sustainable growth under its Strategy 2030. The appointments reflect the growing strategic importance of Industrial Projects and Customs – two product areas central to DHL’s efforts to deliver high-impact, customer-focused logistics solutions.
Martyn Lawns has been appointed CEO of DHL Global Industrial Projects. The specialized project forwarding unit delivers tailored solutions for large-scale projects across energy, mining, engineering, and infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and sustainability.
With over two decades of experience in global logistics and procurement, Martyn is tasked with expanding DHL’s capabilities in sectors driving the energy transition and infrastructure development. He has played a pivotal role in expanding DHL’s footprint in complex project logistics, leading global sector teams focused on mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy across more than 45 countries. He will also continue to lead DHL’s groupwide New Energy growth initiative, which is focused on positioning the company at the forefront of emerging sectors such as electric vehicles, battery supply chains, and renewable energy logistics.
“Martyn’s leadership will be instrumental in scaling our Industrial Projects business to meet rising global demand,” said Oscar de Bok, CEO DHL Global Forwarding, Freight. “His appointment supports our ambition to lead in high-value, complex logistics.”
Greg Nichols, Senior Vice President, Global Customs, will lead the integrated Customs Product across DHL Global Forwarding, Freight. With nearly three decades of experience in logistics and trade consultancy across the U.S., Asia Pacific, and Europe, Greg has driven rapid growth and innovation since joining DHL in 2019 – including the launch of DHL TradeConnect, a digital platform that simplifies and streamlines customs brokerage for customers, and the implementation of a globally standardized customs operating framework designed to improve service consistency, performance visibility, and regulatory compliance across markets.
“Customs is no longer just a compliance function – it’s a strategic enabler of global trade,” said de Bok. “In today’s volatile, fast-changing trade landscape, Greg’s appointment reflects our commitment to helping customers navigate complexity and unlock growth.”
Both appointments are designed to strengthen DHL’s ability to deliver scalable, sustainable solutions that support customers’ evolving supply chain needs – a core pillar of Strategy 2030.
