Founder Profile
Robert Lynn
Last reviewed: October 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Robert Lynn?
Robert Lynn is a founder of DHL Group, which was founded in 1969 with Adrian Dalsey and Larry Hillblom.
- Company founded
- DHL Group
- Founded
- 1969
- Co-founders
- Adrian Dalsey and Larry Hillblom
Background
Co-founder whose surname provided the 'L' in DHL.
Founding Story
Robert Lynn was the 'L' in DHL and co-founded the courier service with Adrian Dalsey and Larry Hillblom in San Francisco in 1969. He played a smaller public role in the company's later expansion than his two co-founders. (Exact birth year remains publicly undisclosed).
Sources
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- DHL Group FY2025 Annual Report Key Figures (DHL Group)
- DHL Group Reporting Hub 2025 Annual Report (DHL Group)