Tying Purpose to Performance
At DHL Express, purpose is more than a value statement — it’s part of the company’s growth formula.
John Pearson, interviewed by MIT Sloan Management ReviewAugust 31, 2026Reading Time: 2 min
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CEO John Pearson has had a role in the success of global logistics and courier company DHL Express for the past 40 years. In this Q&A, ...
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John Pearson has been CEO of DHL Express and on the DHL Group board of management since 2019. He joined the global logistics and courier company in 1986 and has held senior management positions in its divisions in the Middle East, the Asia-Pacific region, the U.S., and Europe. MIT Sloan Management Review spoke with...
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