Sunday, 26 October 2025
DHL Supply Chain has announced leadership changes in its European operations. Rainer Haag has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for DHL Supply Chain Europe, while Filip Budík will take over as Chief Executive Officer for Central & Eastern Europe (CEE).
Haag succeeds Hendrik Venter, who has become CEO of DHL Supply Chain and joined the Management Board of DHL Group. In his new role, Haag will be responsible for 16 Central European markets. He joined DHL Group in 2010 and has held senior positions in Spain and Germany, including Managing Director for Life Sciences & Healthcare Germany and CEO for Germany & Alps.
Filip Budík, who joined the company in 2000, has been appointed CEO for the CEE region, reporting directly to Haag. He has previously served as Managing Director of DHL Supply Chain Czech Republic, where he also held positions in business development and regional operations. He replaces Orkun Saruhanoglu, now CEO for the Middle East & Africa region.
The Central & Eastern Europe cluster covers four markets and provides logistics services to industries including technology, automotive, retail, consumer goods, e-commerce, and fashion. According to the company, the region continues to be influenced by consumer demand, nearshoring trends, and supply chain digitalization.
