Maike Asmussen to join DHL Group as Executive Vice President of Corporate Public Affairs
Maike Asmussen will take on the role of Executive Vice President for Corporate Public Affairs at DHL Group effective January 1, 2026. She succeeds Volker Ratzmann, who is retiring, and will report directly to Tobias Meyer, CEO of DHL Group.
Bonn - Maike Asmussen, currently the Chief Political Officer at the science and technology company Merck, has over two decades of experience in politics and global advocacy. In previous roles, she worked in the Hessian State Chancellery, the Federal Ministry of the Interior, and the Federal Chancellery. In these positions, she coordinated collaboration with national and European parliaments, regulatory bodies, and other European institutions.
"We are delighted to welcome Maike Asmussen to DHL Group. With her experience in politics and advocacy, she will play a key role in advancing our goals in public affairs and regulatory management. Her background makes her an ideal addition to our team. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Volker Ratzmann for his dedication and collaboration. He played a crucial role in national regulatory issues and has significantly strengthened our international position and reputation, particularly through his important contributions around sustainability. We wish him all the best in this new chapter of his life," said Tobias Meyer, CEO of DHL Group.
Volker Ratzmann will step down from his current position effective January 1, 2026, and will continue to support selected Group projects until July 31, 2026.
Nicola Leske
Executive Vice President Group Communications & Sustainability
DHL Group
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