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DHL Names Asmussen to Corporate Affairs Post

[ October 6, 2025   //   Gary Burrows ]

DHL Group has named Maike Asmussen as executive vice president for corporate public affairs at DHL Group, effective Jan. 1, 2026. She succeeds Volker Ratzmann, who is retiring at the end of the year.

Asmussen, who will report directly to CEO Tobias Meyer, is currently chief political officer for science science and technology company Merck. She has more than 20 years of experience in politics and global advocacy. In previous roles, she worked in the Hessian State Chancellery, the Federal Ministry of the Interior, and the Federal Chancellery. In these positions, she coordinated collaboration with national and European parliaments, regulatory bodies, and other European institutions.

“With her experience in politics and advocacy, she will play a key role in advancing our goals in public affairs and regulatory management,” Meyer said.

Ratzmann in his tenure “played a crucial role in national regulatory issues and has significantly strengthened our international position and reputation, particularly through his important contributions around sustainability, Meyer added. Ratzmann will continue to support selected group projects until July 31, 2026.

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