Aramex names Amadou Diallo as Group CEO

In his new role, Diallo brings over three decades of logistics leadership experience. He most recently served DHL Global Forwarding as CEO for the Middle East & Africa, leading the company's regional operations for over seven years. 

Currently, Nicolas Sibuet is serving as Acting Group CEO of Aramex and will hold the position until Diallo officially takes over. “Nicolas has provided strong, steady leadership during a period of transformation and will remain focused on execution and delivery throughout the transition,” the company said in the announcement. 

Prior to this, Diallo worked with Saloodo! in Germany as CEO, DHL Freight as CEO, and as CFO of the logistics division. “His extensive operational expertise and strategic mindset are matched by a leadership style rooted in collaboration, performance, and innovation,” the company added.

Captain Mohamed Juma Alshamsi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aramex, said, “We are very pleased to welcome Amadou Diallo to Aramex as our next CEO. His global experience, operational depth, and people-first leadership style make him the right person to lead us into our next chapter. This appointment reflects our full confidence in his ability to drive continued momentum and value creation. We also extend our deep appreciation to Nicolas Sibuet for his ongoing leadership and unwavering commitment to the business.”

On the academic front, Diallo holds an MBA in International Business from Schiller International University, a postgraduate program in Change and Leadership Development from The Wharton School, a master’s degree in IS and Process Management from the National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts, and a bachelor’s degree in Economics. 

“Aramex is committed to a seamless leadership transition and looks ahead with confidence to a new chapter under Amadou’s leadership as the company progresses with its Accelerate28 strategy and transformation program,” the company concluded.