The road freight-focused logistics service provider DHL Freight has appointed Anabela Pires as the new CEO of DHL Freight Germany as of September 1, 2025. The announcement is part of DHL Freight's strategic direction toward further growth and innovation in European road freight, according to a press release from the Bonn-based company.
The aim, accordingly, is to continuously improve service quality
and efficiency and to expand the European network. In the interim, Pires will also retain responsibility for the Freight CESE area. In her new role, the manager will continue to report to the CEO of DHL Freight. That is Markus Voss, who has been the CEO since September 1 and who previously served as Chief Development Officer at DHL Supply Chain.
„Anabela Pires has impressed in all her previous positions with strong customer orientation and her commitment to long-term success,“ said Markus Voss. „Her extensive industry experience and proven leadership abilities make her the ideal candidate to further strengthen our German freight business.“
According to DHL, Anabela Pires brings more than three decades of experience in the freight forwarding industry. Since joining
DHL, she has continuously taken on leadership responsibilities and has consistently placed sustainable growth and customer satisfaction at the center. As Area Manager Central for Freight Germany, she led the strategic realignment of the regional organization and, according to the company, achieved improvements. In the past four years, Pires has been responsible for the CESE region as CEO of DHL Freight.
