DHL SUPPLY CHAIN APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THAILAND CLUSTER

Press Release: Bangkok, Thailand – April 22, 2021

DHL veteran, Steve Walker will lead the business to drive growth in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar
The strive for operational excellence, customer centricity and digitalization will continue to be key focus areas for the business

DHL Supply Chain, the global market leader in contract logistics solutions has appointed Steve Walker as Chief Executive Officer of DHL Supply Chain Thailand Cluster which consist of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar. He takes over from Kevin Burrell, who has left the organization as of April 20, 2021.

Walker will be based in Bangkok to oversee business strategy and new business development. He will be responsible for driving growth in warehousing, transportation, value added supply chain services as well as spearhead the digitalization, innovation and sustainability projects across the different markets.

“The Thailand cluster is one of DHL Supply Chain’s key markets and we are pleased to have found a remarkable leader who will take it to the next stage of growth. Steve's experience and approach will be a vital factor in the ongoing success of our business, especially amidst a challenging operating environment caused by Covid-19,” said Terry Ryan, CEO Asia Pacific, DHL Supply Chain. “He is very highly regarded in the industry, known for his operational acumen, digitalization expertise and innovative mindset, and is equally seen as a hands-on leader with an effective and down-to-earth management style.”

Walker was most recently the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Information Officer, for DHL Supply Chain in Asia Pacific, where he took charge of technology and operations excellence across more than 700 operational sites in the region. An industry veteran who has amassed nearly four decades of experience in navigating global supply chains, he has played a key role in improving operations processes, enhancing service quality, developing customized solutions as well as led digitalization and innovative logistics projects for customers.

Steve Walker, the newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer, DHL Supply Chain, Thailand Cluster said, “I am pleased and honored to take on this new role and I am excited to work with the team to serve our customers. With DHL’s global experience, unparalleled supply chain management knowledge, advanced solutions and our understanding of the local markets, I believe we can add significant value to our customers’ supply chains. I look forward to continuing the journey of growing our logistics business through operational excellence, and to accelerate digitalization, as well as enhance employee engagement and customer-centricity in Thailand.”