New CEO announced at DHL Supply Chain North America
DHL Group a change in leadership for DHL Supply Chain North America: Mark Kunar, current chief financial officer and chief strategy officer will assume the role of North America CEO with immediate effect.
He succeeds Patrick Kelleher who has stepped down. Kunar will report to Oscar de Bok, CEO of DHL Supply Chain.
"Mark’s broad supply chain and management expertise, paired with his proven commercial acumen and his balanced leadership style makes him the ideal candidate to take our business into the future in this key market," said de Bok. "His leadership will be instrumental in guiding DHL Supply Chain North America as we continue to focus on excellence and innovation in our operations. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Patrick for his leadership over the years."
Kunar joined DHL Supply Chain in 1996 as a financial analyst. In his nearly 30 years with the company, he has held various operational, finance, commercial, and functional management positions. He stepped into his current role in 2024 and has been responsible for the development and implementation of the North America strategy to facilitate growth of products and sectors in the region. Under his leadership, the region has developed and executed against the core tenets of DHL’s Strategy 2030.
He also played a pivotal role in the company’s recent acquisitions in the North American market. Since January 2025, DHL Supply Chain has acquired Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, a leading returns solutions provider, CRYOPDP, a leading specialty pharma courier, and IDS Fulfillment, an e-commerce provider.
"I am honored to take on the role of CEO of DHL Supply Chain North America, and I am committed to working with our exceptional team of supply chain specialists to further build on our strong leadership in the logistics industry," Kunar said. "Customer supply chain needs are creating a transformative environment, necessitating innovation and adaptability to thrive in the current landscape. This role comes at a pivotal time and we will use our expertise and product solutions to adapt and grow, ensuring that we remain a key partner to our customers. Together with our talented team, I am confident that we will drive DHL Supply Chain North America forward to even greater success."
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