Bangkok--9 Jan--PC & Associates Consulting
- Returning to his homeland, Herbert brings with him nearly two decades of experience in international logistics to Thailand and Indochina, covering Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos
- Herbert joined DHL Express in 2003 as a Managing Director for DHL Express Thailand before moving to Singapore in 2008 and to Hong Kong & Macau in 2016
DHL Express, the world's leading international express services provider, announced today that it has appointed Herbert Vongpusanachai as the Managing Director for Thailand and Head of Indochina, covering Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos. He will be responsible for charting the company's overall business growth driving revenue and shipment volume while introducing innovations to the services and improving international logistics experience to customers.
On the appointment, Ken Lee, CEO, DHL Express Asia Pacific said, "Herbert's proven track record in successfully managing countries within the Asia Pacific region for the last 16 years, together with his strong local market experience in Thailand, makes him the ideal person to take over the leadership of DHL Express Thailand. His extended responsibility for the Indochina market allows DHL Express to create a stronger synergy within the region to develop the Indochina business and increase market penetration."
Leveraging years of professional experience, leadership and familiarity of the cultures of the various markets in Asia Pacific, Herbert will continue to focus on driving Express' core product, Time-Definite International, to B2B businesses in the countries, as well as leveraging digitalization to value-add to cross-border e-commerce business of all sizes.
Herbert Vongpusanachai said, "I am delighted to return to Thailand and am committed to maintain DHL Express' solid position as a leading international logistics partner for local businesses. I am fully ready to enable the business growth for our customers from SMEs to Global and Multi-National corporations."
Herbert started his career at DHL Express as a Managing Director in Thailand in 2003. In this role, he led the team to achieve business growth and successfully oversaw the move of the Bangkok Hub from Don Mueang International Airport to its current location at Suvarnabhumi Airport. In 2007, his portfolio expanded when he was appointed Managing Director for Thailand and Indochina Region. He subsequently took on the role of Managing Director for DHL Express Singapore in 2008.
In 2016, Herbert moved into his position as a Managing Director for DHL Express Hong Kong and Macau. Under his leadership, the team grew both revenue and volume in the B2C and technology sectors, leading to higher standards of productivity and efficiency at the Hong Kong Service Center and Kowloon West Service Center in 2019, which are both among the top three service centers worldwide within DHL Express in terms of volume handled.
Established in 1973, DHL Express Thailand is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, offering Time Definite International services with premium, cross-border delivery of time-critical documents and parcels. DHL Express' global network connects local businesses to more than 220 countries and territories worldwide.
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