DHL Supply Chain Announces Leadership Transition in France and Appointment to ASMO
Press Release: Paris, 4 June 2026
Christof Debrun, CEO of DHL Supply Chain France
- Christof Debrun appointed CEO of DHL Supply Chain France
- Nico Schütz appointed CEO of ASMO, the joint venture between DHL Supply Chain and Aramco
- A transition that builds on strong growth momentum, investment, and sector specialization
DHL Supply Chain, the global leader in contract logistics, announces the appointment of Christof Debrun as CEO of DHL Supply Chain France, effective May 1, 2026. He succeeds Nico Schütz, who is taking on a new role as CEO of ASMO (Advanced Supply Management Operations), the joint venture established by DHL Supply Chain and Aramco in Saudi Arabia.
Nico Schütz, CEO of ASMO
Christof Debrun most recently served as VP Global Controlling & Analytics for DHL Supply Chain in Bonn. With nearly 18 years at DHL, he brings deep expertise across finance, operations and strategy, as well as a strong connection to the French organization, having previously spent more than five years as CFO in France.
“France is an increasingly strategic market in our DHL Supply Chain network, supported by strong growth and a clear sector focus. Christof Debrun brings deep knowledge of our organization with a strong track record in France and will further drive growth across our 3PL and 4PL services. We wish Nico every success in his new role. His move to Saudi Arabia is a strong testament to the depth of talent within our organization and highlights how expertise developed in one market can be successfully transferred to support growth in another.” said Rainer Haag, CEO DHL Supply Chain Europe.
Christof Debrun to build on a strong growth trajectory in France
Taking over leadership at a time of sustained momentum, Christof Debrun will focus on continuing DHL Supply Chain France’s expansion in key high value-added sectors.
“Returning to France to lead DHL Supply Chain in a context of strong growth is both an honor and a meaningful step for me. The teams can be proud of the progress achieved in recent years,” said Christof Debrun. “My objective is to build on this momentum by further developing our customer portfolio in high value-added sectors, while maintaining the balanced sector mix established in recent years. We will continue to invest, deepen our specialization, and support our customers with the same level of operational excellence. To achieve this, we will accelerate our digitalization and innovation initiatives, fully leveraging the group’s tools and expertise,” he added.