Tobias Maier

Regional CEO DHL Global Forwarding

Tobias Maier is the CEO for Middle East & Africa at DHL Global Forwarding, a division of DHL Group that is responsible for DHL’s air, ocean and overland freight forwarding business.

He brings a wealth of experience in finance, digital innovation, and strategic growth to his role. Since joining DHL in 2008, he has held several leadership positions, most recently serving as CFO for the Middle East & Africa region and CEO of Saloodo! Middle East & Africa, DHL's digital freight platform.

Tobias has been instrumental in driving regional M&A activities, expanding the company's footprint in key markets such as Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Ethiopia and the UAE, and establishing innovative initiatives such as DHL's RailDirect joint venture with Etihad Rail.