DHL SUPPLY CHAIN NAMES JIM SAPONARO PRESIDENT, LIFE SCIENCES & HEALTHCARE

DHL Supply Chain, the global and North American contract logistics leader within Deutsche Post DHL Group, announced the appointment of Jim Saponaro to the position of President, Life Sciences & Healthcare (LSHC). Saponaro previously served as Vice President, Operations, Life Sciences & Healthcare. Saponaro assumed the role on Jan. 1, 2022, and reports to  Scott Sureddin, CEO, DHL Supply Chain, North America. Saponaro replaces Scott Cubbler, who had served as the sector president since 2012 and will retire this Spring.

Saponaro joined DHL Supply Chain in 2011 and over the last decade his leadership responsibilities have grown alongside the LSHC sector’s growth. His initial focus on operational performance in North America’s Life Sciences operations have enabled the business to strengthen customer relationships and drive further growth.

“One of my great responsibilities is to select the right leaders for our future,” said Scott Sureddin, CEO, DHL Supply Chain, North America. “The relationships Jim has built within the sector and with its customers, as well as his outstanding leadership abilities, make him well suited to assume this role.”

“I am thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to lead our Life Sciences and Healthcare sector and build on the strong foundation Scott created,” said Jim Saponaro, President, Life Sciences & Healthcare, DHL Supply Chain, North America. “I look forward to the opportunities ahead in helping our customers navigate the healthcare landscape with the support of our holistic range of logistics solutions.”