Deutsche Post World Net, the owners of DHL, have a new managing director of DHL UK. Irish-born John Hogan will be stepping into the new role immediately. The move follows Deutsche’s purchase of the remainder of Securicor Omega Holdings, allowing DHL UK to join DPWN’s European network. Mr Hogan, who joined Securicor Omega Express in 1987, will be responsible for DHL’s UK and Irish business.
Read MoreThe European Commission has granted clearance under the Merger Regulation to the acquisition by Deutsche Post AG (DPAG) of sole control of Securicor Omega Holdings Ltd, a mail, parcel, freight delivery and logistics company currently controlled by DPAG and Securicor Plc. The deal gives rise to only limited overlaps which do not trigger dominance concerns in either the UK or Ireland, which are the only two EU countries where both are active in these postal distribution activities.
Read MoreThe European Commission said it invites comments on Deutsche Post World Net AG’s acquisition of full control of the distribution joint venture it shares with Securicor plc. On Mar 24, the company announced it is to buy Securicor’s stake in Securicor Omega Holdings Limited for 247 mln eur. Interested parties have 10 days in which to submit their comments to the commission which will announce the outcome of its initial inquiry on or by June 19.
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