DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics company, has announced a key leadership transition in DHL Supply Chain North America with Patrick Kelleher, current Global Chief Development Officer assuming the role of North America CEO effective July 1, 2024.

This follows the retirement of Scott Sureddin, which will take effect on December 31, 2024.

“Our North America business has achieved incredible growth thanks to the commitment of Scott Sureddin. He will enter his retirement knowing he set a standard of excellence,” Oscar de Bok, Global CEO of DHL Supply Chain, said.

He further said that as the company enters this period of transition, Kelleher’s focus will be to continue DHL’s success while exploring new avenues to strengthen market position in addition to driving sustainability and digitalization efforts.

Sureddin has been instrumental in the growth of DHL Supply Chain North America. Under his leadership the division experienced exceptional growth, doubling the business in size as a result of his relentless focus on people development, excellent operational execution, collaborative robotics and digitalization at large scale, the company said.

Reporting to de Bok, Kelleher brings with him an impressive track record within the DHL Group since joining in 1992.

As North America CEO of DHL Supply Chain, Kelleher will be responsible for managing the business across the United States and Canada and its 52,000 associates.

According to Kelleher, his immediate focus will be to continue to drive the company’s culture of operational excellence and innovation and will also be prioritising expansion in key geographical areas – to capitalise on the burgeoning logistics needs in those regions and capture market share.

Kelleher will be based at the DHL Supply Chain’s North America headquarters in Westerville, Ohio.