Supply chain operations
10 DHL operations leaders
These ten people hold or have held operations leadership roles at DHL, including vice presidents of operations at DHL Supply Chain and DHL Express and directors of operations at DHL Supply Chain. A reader can learn how DHL's operations leaders build and run their teams.
Professionals to explore
01—10Arthur Zheng
LinkedInExperience: Director Of Operations · DHL Supply Chain
Director Of Operations at DHL Supply Chain since May 2021, a director-level Operations role according to the profile. Former Director Distribution Operations Excellence (2015–2021), Sr. Manager, Operations Excellence (2008–2015) and Sr. Logistics Manager (2003–2008) at Medtronic, and Distribution Manager at Rittal LLC (2000–2003).
Eric Catlin
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · DHL Supply Chain
Vice President Operations at DHL Supply Chain since January 2021; the profile describes driving operational performance and customer satisfaction in the role. Former Vice President, Warehouse and Logistics at Spectrum Brands, Inc (2015) and at Armored AutoGroup Inc. (2014–2015), and Director of Global Logistics at Armored AutoGroup Inc. (2013–2014).
Jeff Francisco
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · DHL Supply Chain
Vice President Operations at DHL Supply Chain since June 2022, a vice-president-level Operations role according to the profile. Former Senior Director Business Development at DHL Supply Chain (2020–2021) and Senior Director, Business Development there in two listed roles (2013–2016 and 2017–2020), and Information Technology Team Leader at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (2001–2003).
Joe Avramovich
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · DHL Supply Chain
Vice President Operations at DHL Supply Chain since May 2025, a vice-president-level Operations role the profile places in Westerville, Ohio. Former Sr. Director of Operations (2021–2025), Director Of Operations (2018–2021) and General Manager in two listed roles (2014–2016 and 2016–2018) at DHL Supply Chain.
Michael Pittman
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director of Operations, LSHC · DHL Supply Chain
Senior Director of Operations, LSHC at DHL Supply Chain since August 2024; the profile headline also names a Head of Operations role at SDS RX Power by DHL. The listing shows a current Director Of Packaging Operations role at DHL Supply Chain since April 2021, and a former Sr Director of Regional Ops Saddle Creek Logistics role at Saddle Creek Logistics Services (2018–2021).
Mike Hovanetz
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director of Operations · DHL Supply Chain
Senior Director of Operations at DHL Supply Chain since July 2024, for a person based in Tampa, Florida according to the profile. Former Director Of Operations (2021–2024), General Manager Operations (2018–2021), Senior Operations Manager (2017–2018) and Operations Manager (2016–2017) at DHL Supply Chain.
Peter Lavery
LinkedInExperience: Director of Operations · DHL Supply Chain
Director of Operations at DHL Supply Chain since July 2023, for a person based in Coleshill, England according to the profile. Former Operations Excellence Director (2021–2023), General Manager - Operations Excellence (2020–2021), General Manager (2018–2020) and Senior Planning Manager (2016–2018) at DHL Supply Chain.
Ryan Dinger
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · DHL Supply Chain
Vice President Operations at DHL Supply Chain since September 2024, a vice-president-level Operations role according to the profile. Former Senior Director Of Operations (2021–2024), Director of Operations (2015–2021), General Manager (2011–2015) and Operations Manager (2008–2011) at DHL Supply Chain.
Steen Asger Jørgensen
LinkedInExperience: Operations Director Vice President · DHL Express
Operations Director Vice President at DHL Express since February 2012; the profile headline gives the role as Operations Director / Vice President at DHL Express Denmark. Former Area Operations Manager at DHL (2007–2012), and Operation Manager DK (2004–2006) and Operations Manager West DK (2000–2004) at UPS.
Stevan Saffy
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · DHL Express
Vice President Operations at DHL Express since April 2021, a vice-president-level Operations role the profile places in South Africa. Former Operations Director at DHL Express (2020–2021) in Johannesburg, Regional Executive at Globeflight (2018–2020), Managing Executive at RTT Intelligent Logistics (2017–2018) and Director Contract Logistics, SCM & Distribution, Sub-Saharan Africa at DB Schenker (2001–2017).
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How are operating targets set and reviewed between a site team and regional operations leadership at DHL?
- 02When a new process or automation system works at one site, how is it rolled out to other sites?
- 03What does a technology vendor or subcontractor need to show to be trusted inside a DHL operation?
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