Bangkok--10 Jan--Hill & Knowlton
DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics company, today announced that Herbert Vongpusanachai, DHL Express Thailand’s Country Manager, has also been appointed as DHL Express’ Indochina Region Manager.
Mr. Herbert appointment highlights DHL’s intention to consolidate its position as the market leader in the Indochina region, as well as the Asia Pacific where the company has been offering world-class express logistics services to more than 300,000 customers.
In his new capacity as Indochina Region Manager covering the countries of Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, Mr. Herbert will spearhead the company future’s expansion in the Indochina region, ensuring the highest standards of services and products to offer customers unsurpassed integrated logistics and express solutions. He will be based in Thailand.
Yasmin Aladad Khan, Senior Vice President, DHL Express - South East Asia said: “Herbert’s broad experience and market knowledge uniquely qualify him for this enhanced role. He will be a valuable asset to both DHL Express Thailand’s operation and the global network. We are confident that his local understanding of the region will help further develop our Indochina operations during this period of continued growth.”
Mr. Herbert has had extensive experience managing business in Thailand. In his previous position as Managing Director for DHL Express Thailand, he played an instrumental role in promoting the company’s leadership in Thailand’s express and logistics industry, and steered the company to achieve record growth in the past three years. He also took on the key role of managing and ensuring the smooth transition of operations to the new DHL Express Bangkok Hub at the Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Prior to DHL, he was the Enterprise and Partner Group Manager at Microsoft (Thailand) Ltd. and also held various management positions at Bank of Ayudhaya Plc. He graduated with a Masters in Business and Administration from the School of Management, Asian Institute of Technology, and a Bachelors of Computer Science degree from Mount Union College in Ohio, USA.
About DHL
DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source.
DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. Over 285,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers' expectations.
DHL is a Deutsche Post World Net brand. The group generated revenues of ?45 billion in 2005.
About DHL Thailand
DHL Thailand offers customers a comprehensive range of logistics solutions through three business units: DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Exel Supply Chain. Customers can enjoy the convenience of one-stop-shop service, from shipping documents to containers, delivered by 1,700 DHL staff. With over 20 locations around Thailand, DHL’s services cover 76 provinces in the country. For further information, please visit our website at http://www.dhl.co.th
Press contacts:
Ms. Piyalak Pitayapibulphong DHL Express International (Thailand) Ltd.
Tel: 0-2345-5602 Fax: 0-2285-5732 Email: [email protected]
Ms. Dutduan R. or Ms. Visa C.Hill & Knowlton Thailand
Tel: 0-2627-3501 ext 114 or 107Fax: 0-2627-3510 Email: [email protected] [email protected]
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