DHL Express appoints new Asia Pacific CEO

Global logistics provider DHL Express has named a new Chief Executive Officer for Asia Pacific region that includes India.
Ken Lee, who has an experience of over 20 years in the logistics industry, including 18 years at DHL will succeed Jerry Hsu, who is retiring after an illustrious career with DHL Express since 2001.
Lee will be responsible for a region that includes India, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Oceania, South Asia, South East Asia and Taiwan.
"Sustaining and consolidating growth in Asia Pacific is of critical importance to DHL, particularly as the region's economies continue steadily on their strong upward trajectory," Ken Allen, CEO of DHL Express said.

"Ken's track record at driving incredible mature-market business growth, combined with an unparalleled breadth of strategic vision across Asia's countries and industries, puts him in good stead to maintain and extend DHL Express' market leadership as the Asia Pacific region enters a more mature stage of economic development.
"Staying at the forefront of logistics amidst increasing market disruption will require DHL Express to apply continuous innovation to its extremely robust brand of customer services and logistical flexibility," said Lee.
"Staying agile and adaptable has never been more important to maintaining pace with Asia Pacific's ongoing growth, making investment in the capacity, frequency, and reach of our network - not to mention commensurate investments in the skills and well-being of our more than 22,000 employees - more critical than ever before," he said.

Lee's focus will be on driving further operational efficiencies and service innovations, particularly through greater investment in training and technology, to consolidate DHL's market leadership throughout the region, DHL in a statement said.