Lars Dzedek
Global Head of Returns & Circularity
Bio
Lars is Global Head of Returns & Circularity at DHL Supply Chain (DSC). DSC is one of the five DHL Groups’ divisions, focusing on contact logistics, operating in 50+ countries, and with ~190.000 supply chain experts. This division of DHL operates more than 250 return sites worldwide for hundreds of customers, processing more than 500 million returns each year across multiple sectors, including eCommerce, retail, fashion, and technology.
In his current role, Lars is globally responsible for the Returns & Circularity solution space, including growth strategy, solution portfolio, and scaling across 50+ markets. DHL is one of the first logistics companies to have set up a dedicated solution and team for Returns & Circularity – with the goal of providing an end-to-end solution portfolio ranging from returns initiation, drop-off and return transport, returns processing such as inspection, triage, repair and refurbishment – to reselling, recycling and waste management.
Lars joined DHL Group in 2006 and spent the last 10+ years in executive roles focusing on strategy, product development and scaling. He always had a big passion for ecommerce, returns and circularity – and enjoys working closely with customers on their supply chain strategies and challenges. He holds a PhD, graduate & undergraduate degrees in business from Universities in Germany and the US.