DHL Supply Chain has appointed Javier Bilbao as its new chief executive for Asia Pacific effective September 1.
He replaces Terry Ryan who is retiring from the DHL Group after more than 40 years with the company.
Bilbao, previously chief executive of Latin America operations, says he is looking forward to the new challenge.
“We will certainly continue to deliver the best-of-class services for our customers, push our accelerated digitalisation programme and continue to climb the ranks of being a great place to work,” Bilbao says.
“I see many similarities between Asia Pacific and Latin America, with both regions being very diverse, in culture and in the work we do for our customers.
“Asia Pacific is a very exciting region, and it is a region that will lead the global economic growth this year. I am very excited to work with the team to tap into these opportunities and grow the business even more.”
Bilbao started his career at the DHL Group in 2000 in the UK and has held various management positions over the years,
Meanwhile, Ryan departs with many significant achievements under his leadership including profitable business growth across almost all its markets in Asia Pacific, tripling its size over the last seven years.
He has also strengthened the business in Asia Pacific through strategic deals including the acquisitions of Total Logistics Company (TLC), Glen Cameron Group and launched the transport-focused joint venture, DHL Summit Solutions, Inc in the Philippines.
