Dennis Lutwen has taken over as president of automotive at DHL Supply Chain North America. Lutwen (pictured) moves from his role as vice-president operations for dedicated fleet in the region.
Lutwen first joined DHL Supply Chain in North America in 2003 as finance director for the company’s chemical, energy and industrial business. Since then, he has held a number of senior roles in operations and finance within the automotive and consumer sectors.
The responsibility for DHL Supply Chain’s automotive business in North America was formerly under the watch of Mark Kunar, as president of global automotive, along with engineering and manufacturing, and chemical and energy, which he continues to oversee.
The company provides warehouse operations, in-plant logistics and transport maagement to the automotive industry in the region.
Speaking about Lutwen’s appointment, Scott Sureddin, CEO of DHL Supply Chain North America, said: "Lutwen plays an integral role in the continued growth and success of DHL Supply Chain's logistics solutions for the automotive industry, so we are pleased by this promotion. With Lutwen's extensive expertise in the logistics and automotive industries, we can ensure our automotive customers receive the most innovative solutions that meet all of their supply chain needs."