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Weston, Florida – October 9, 2008 – Deutsche Post World Net has announced the appointment of Joe Phelan to the position of Chief Executive Officer of DHL Global Mail, effective October 1, 2008. Phelan was selected to lead DHL Global Mail after serving for more than two years as President & CEO of the company's Americas business division.
"As DHL Global Mail continues to grow worldwide, I am honored to have the opportunity to expand my leadership role in this exciting organization,>" Phelan said. >"We have a terrific team in place across the globe, and I look forward to working together with all stakeholders to ensure we continue to be customers' 'First Choice' for mailing solutions.>"
While leading DHL Global Mail's Americas division, Phelan also was a member of the company's Global Management Board – experience which will serve him well in his new capacity. Phelan joined DHL Global Mail in 2004, serving as Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President – Marketing & Commercial Affairs before becoming head of Americas in May 2006. He provided strategic leadership during the three-company integration of Deutsche Post Global Mail, SmartMail and QuikPak and was the driving force behind the October 2004 brand launch of the resulting new industry leader: DHL Global Mail.
Before joining DHL Global Mail, Phelan spent many years in upper-level management positions at American Airlines, overseeing areas including the company's global freight and mail operations and logistics. He also was responsible for service delivery, security, customer service and operations in Europe for both the airline's passenger and cargo divisions.
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of State invited Phelan to serve on the newly formed International Postal and Delivery Services Advisory Committee, which deals with foreign policy issues regarding international postal services and private international shipping services.
As CEO of DHL Global Mail, Phelan will maintain offices in Bonn, Germany and Weston, Florida.
Deutsche Post World Net is the world's leading logistics group.
Its integrated Deutsche Post, DHL and Postbank brands offer tailored, customer-focused solutions for the management and transport of goods, information and payments through a global network combined with local expertise. Deutsche Post World Net is also the leading provider of Dialog Marketing services, with a unique portfolio of efficient outsourcing and system solutions for the mail business. The Group generated revenue of 63 billion euros in 2007. With some 500,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories, Deutsche Post World Net is one of the biggest employers worldwide.
Delivering Success. Worldwide. DHL Global Mail is the one-stop shop for all international mail services. This division of Deutsche Post World Net operates offices and production facilities on four continents, with direct connections to more than 200 countries. DHL Global Mail's service portfolio consists of three pillars: In addition to cross-border mail, the company is increasingly focusing on domestic services in international markets and is further expanding its value-added mail services.
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