BANGKOK--7 Nov--PRNewswire/InfoQuest
DHL Supply Chain, the world's leading logistics solutions provider, announced today the appointment of Kevin Burrell as the new Country Manager for Thailand.
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Reporting to Oscar de Bok, CEO South and Southeast Asia, DHL Supply Chain, Kevin is responsible for managing the day to day operations and business development, driving growth in warehousing, transportation and value added supply chain services across the country.
"Thailand is an extremely important market for DHL Supply Chain and we took great care to find the right person for the role," said Paul H Graham, CEO, Asia Pacific, DHL Supply Chain. "We have a diverse customer base and Kevin's experience and approach will be a vital factor in the ongoing success of both their businesses and ours as we enter a phase of accelerated growth. He has previously lived and worked in very senior roles in Thailand and this deep understanding of the market is invaluable."
No stranger to the logistics business, Kevin Burrell has more than 18 years experience in the industry, having spent the last 11 years in Asia in senior leadership, operations and sales roles. He joins DHL from CEVA Indonesia where he served as the President Director since 2009.
"I'm delighted Kevin has joined us in Bangkok," said Oscar de Bok. "He is very highly regarded in the industry, not only for his commercial acumen and operations knowledge, but as a hands-on leader with an effective and down to earth leadership style."
Kevin replaces Craig Hope Johnstone, who successfully led DHL Supply Chain's Thailand business for five years. Craig will move into the sub-regional role of Head of Operations, DHL Supply Chain, South and South East Asia. The role focuses on managing DHL Supply Chain's rapidly expanding operations throughout the region and reports into Oscar de Bok.
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