Singapore: DHL Express has appointed Herbert Vongpusanachai as Senior Vice President – Commercial for Asia Pacific, effective April 1, 2026. He will be based in Singapore and will lead the company’s commercial strategy across the region.
Vongpusanachai brings over two decades of leadership experience within DHL Express, having led multiple key markets across Asia Pacific. He first joined the company in 2003 as Managing Director for Thailand & Indochina, later heading operations in Singapore and subsequently Hong Kong & Macau. Most recently, he returned to lead Thailand & Indochina in 2020, where he drove consistent year-on-year profitable growth and strengthened the cluster’s position as a key regional growth engine.
Commenting on the appointment, Ken Lee said, “Herbert has an exceptional track record of delivering strong business results while nurturing highly engaged teams across diverse markets. His deep understanding of our customers, collaborative leadership style, and ability to unearth opportunities in complex environments make him the ideal leader to drive our commercial agenda for Asia Pacific. I am confident that under his guidance, we will continue to accelerate sustainable growth across the region.”
In his new role, Vongpusanachai will focus on shaping and accelerating DHL Express’ commercial strategy in Asia Pacific, identifying high-potential sectors, routes, and trade lanes, while strengthening customer engagement and driving sustainable growth. He will also play a key role in advancing the adoption of new technologies to enhance commercial execution across markets.
Sharing his perspective, Herbert Vongpusanachai said, “Asia Pacific remains an important anchor in global trade as seen in the latest DHL Global Connectedness Report, and this indicates the unwavering role of logistics to facilitate the flow of goods. With the newly introduced Heavyweight Express solution, which enables customers to ship heavyweight shipments with speed, certainty and reliability, I look forward to working alongside our talented teams to contribute to shaping the next chapter of DHL Express’s commercial success.”
According to the latest DHL Global Connectedness Report, Asia Pacific continues to be a major hub of global commerce, with Southeast Asia emerging as a fast-growing trade corridor. The region also plays a critical role in DHL Group’s broader strategy, with eight of its priority growth markets located in Asia Pacific.
