DHL Express Appoints Abdulaziz Busbate as CEO of MENA Region to Lead Growth and Sustainable Logistics Initiatives

DHL Express Appoints Abdulaziz Busbate as CEO of MENA Region to Lead Growth and Sustainable Logistics Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) DHL Express has appointed Abdulaziz Busbate as CEO of its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operations, effective January 1, 2025. With 24 years at DHL, Busbate brings extensive experience, having led operations in both Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, driving growth, service improvements, and infrastructure investments. Reporting to DHL Express CEO John Pearson, Busbate will focus on expanding DHL’s market leadership, fostering a strong workplace culture, and advancing sustainable logistics across the MENA region.

(PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 12-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — DHL Express has announced the appointment of Abdulaziz Busbate as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, effective January 1, 2025. Busbate, based in Bahrain, will report directly to John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express, succeeding Nour Suliman, who recently transitioned to a non-executive advisory role as President MENA within the DHL Group.

Busbate brings a wealth of experience, having dedicated 24 years to DHL Express. His career began in Saudi Arabia, where he led various commercial teams and was instrumental in driving profitable growth. In 2014, he moved to Bahrain as Country Manager, emphasizing service improvements and commercial expansion. Returning to Saudi Arabia in 2021 as Managing Director, Busbate played a key role in enhancing service quality, expanding infrastructure, and developing the local workforce to align with DHL’s strategic goals.

John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express, expressed enthusiasm for Busbate’s new role, stating, “We are excited to welcome Abdulaziz Busbate to this pivotal position. His extensive experience, proven track record, and deep understanding of the region will be invaluable as we continue to drive growth and innovation in the Middle East and North Africa market, a key area for our customers and a significant source of talent for our global organization.”

Busbate shared his vision for DHL’s future in MENA, saying, “I’m honored to lead this team and build on our strong foundations in this diverse and entrepreneurial region. My focus will be on expanding DHL’s leadership position, driving growth, and delivering outstanding service to our customers. We will continue to invest in creating a Great Place to Work for our people and in advancing sustainable logistics, making a positive impact on the communities we serve.”

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