Scott Ashbaugh has been announced as the new CEO of DHL eCommerce Americas, taking over from Lee Spratt who will retire at the end of this year.
Ashbaugh, former chief commercial officer at the company, will be based in Florida and will report directly to Pablo Ciano, CEO of DHL eCommerce. He will also serve on the eCommerce Global Management Board.
With more than 16 years of experience at DHL, Ashbaugh has held various leadership roles. Before transitioning to the revenue side as COO, he spent over a decade overseeing operations across both the domestic and international networks.
“DHL eCommerce is a very special place. This community of dedicated experts has embraced change year after year, consistently producing an outstanding shipping experience at a market-leading price,” said Ashbaugh. “It is a real privilege to lead this team in the next chapter of our growth, where we will continue to develop our skills and attack opportunities head-on.”
Ciano added, “I’m very pleased to have Scott at the helm of our Americas operations, a market of strategic importance for our customers and the growing e-commerce sector. Scott has been a vital contributor to our success, and I am confident he will effectively lead our division’s growth strategy while empowering our talented leaders and employees to deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable services to our customers.
“At the same time, I would like to express my gratitude to Lee, whose unwavering commitment, passion, and leadership have been instrumental to the business’s success.”
New leader at DHL Express UK
DHL Express has announced also announced a new leadership role with the appointment of John Cornish as UK CEO from July 1, 2025. Moving from the role of CEO DHL Express Central Europe, Cornish brings over four decades of experience to the UK role. Cornish takes over from Ian Wilson, who steps down after nine years at the helm and will be leaving the DHL Group at the end of 2025 to move abroad.
Cornish commented, “The UK is an important market for DHL, with an ambitious business community that punches above its weight on the global stage, and a highly qualified, motivated team in DHL Express who are passionate about supporting customer growth.
“My focus will be on continuing to strengthen DHL’s market position, enhancing our infrastructure, developing our people, and delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations. I’m excited about the opportunities ahead.”
In related news, delivery solutions provider DX has announced Ian Truesdale has taken over from Paul Ibbeston as chief executive officer of the group, effective July 1