Tobias Maier succeeds Amadou Diallo, who will step down after 30 years within DHL Group
DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Tobias Maier as Chief Executive Officer for the Middle East & Africa region, effective December 1, 2025. He succeeds Amadou Diallo, who will be stepping down after more than eight years of transformative leadership.
Tobias Maier brings a wealth of experience in finance, digital innovation, and strategic growth to his new role. Since joining DHL in 2008, he has held several leadership positions, most recently serving as CFO for the Middle East & Africa region and CEO of Saloodo! Middle East & Africa, DHL’s digital freight platform.
Tobias has been instrumental in driving regional M&A activities, expanding the company’s footprint in key markets such as Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Ethiopia, and the UAE, and establishing innovative initiatives such as DHL’s RailDirect joint venture with Etihad Rail.
Forward thinker
“Tobias is a forward-thinking leader with a strong track record of delivering results and driving innovation,” stated Oscar de Bok, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Freight. “His deep understanding of the region and commitment to digital transformation make him the ideal choice to lead our business into its next chapter,” he continued.
Amadou Diallo looks back on over 30 years of experience in international logistics and finance leadership roles within DHL Group, having previously held the roles of global CEO, DHL Freight, and CEO for DHL Global Forwarding in different regions such as South Asia Pacific.
