DHL Express, the global logistics company, has appointed Abdulaziz Busbate as Chief Executive Officer for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, effective January 1, 2025.

Abdulaziz, who brings over 24 years of leadership experience to his new role, succeeds Nour Suliman, who steps down after more than 40 years with the company. Nour will now take on a non-executive advisory role as President of the MENA region.

Having joined DHL in 2000, Abdulaziz will be based in Bahrain and report directly to John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express. Most recently, he served as Country General Manager in Saudi Arabia, where he led commercial teams and contributed significantly to the organisation’s growth. He has also held roles as Country Manager of Bahrain and Managing Director of Saudi Arabia, helping to strengthen DHL’s growth strategy, investments in infrastructure, and development of the local workforce.

Welcoming Abdulaziz to take over the leadership role, CEO Pearson said, “We are excited to welcome Abdulaziz Busbate to this pivotal role. His extensive experience, proven track record, and deep understanding of the region will be invaluable as we continue to drive growth and innovation in the Middle East and North Africa market, which continues to be a strategically important market for our customers and a source of talented, motivated employees for our global organisation.”

Abdulaziz  added, "I'm honoured to lead this great team and build upon our strong foundations in this diverse, dynamic, and entrepreneurial region. My focus will remain on expanding DHL's leadership position in the Middle East and North Africa, enabling growth and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We will continue to invest in making DHL a Great Place to Work for our people and a pioneer of sustainable logistics, delivering a positive contribution to the communities we serve." 

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Abdulaziz holds a BA in Business Administration from King Faisal University and an Associate Degree in Accounting from the Institute of Public Administration. His core competencies include supply chain management, business planning, cross-functional leadership, team building, and logistics management.