Martin Willmor, chief executive of freight platform DigiHaul, has been appointed to head up DHL Supply Chain’s UK and Ireland business, succeeding Saul Resnick.

He will report directly to group CEO Hendrik Venter.

Willmor joined the group in 2002 and has held senior leadership positions across operations and general management.

Since 2021, he has led DigiHaul, a digital freight platform simplifying and automating carrier and load management for road transport operations across the UK and Europe.

Venter said: “Martin has a proven track record of driving sustainable growth, innovation and customer excellence.

“His deep industry knowledge, strategic mindset and strong leadership make him exceptionally well positioned to lead DHL Supply Chain UKI into its next chapter.

Martin Willmor replaces Saul Resnick as CEO of DHL Supply Chain UK & Ireland.

Martin Willmor replaces Saul Resnick as CEO of DHL Supply Chain UK & Ireland

“At the same time, I would like to sincerely thank Saul for his outstanding leadership and contributions.

“He has driven clear improvements in customer experience and employee engagement, strengthened financial performance, and laid the foundations for future growth. We wish him every success in his endeavours.”

Willmor said: “I am honoured to be taking on this role.

“Having grown my career within DHL, I know first-hand the dedication and talent of our people.

“Together, we will continue to build on our strong foundations, delivering outstanding service for our customers and continuing to lead the market by example.”