DHL Global Forwarding Names Sascha Geiken CEO for Sub-Saharan Africa
Geiken succeeds Egidio Monteiro and takes responsibility for the region excluding South Africa.
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DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Sascha Geiken as CEO for Sub-Saharan Africa, excluding South Africa. Geiken succeeds Egidio Monteiro and will report to Tobias Maier, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Middle East and Africa.
Key details
- Geiken previously served as vice president of ocean freight for the Middle East and Africa at DHL Global Forwarding.
- He began working in freight forwarding in 1995 and has more than 30 years of industry experience.
- DHL Group announced an investment of more than €300 million in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2025, covering DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Supply Chain.
Geiken previously served as DHL Global Forwarding’s vice president of ocean freight for the Middle East and Africa.
Why it matters
Geiken’s previous role covered ocean freight across the Middle East and Africa, while his new remit focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa. DHL Group’s reported regional investment spans three business divisions, including the forwarding unit he will lead.
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