DHL Global Forwarding announces leadership appointments in Asia Pacific

DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist of DHL Group, has announced two strategic appointments for Asia Pacific to bolster growth within the region.

Effective 1 May 2024, Vincent Yong, a DHL veteran, previously President Director, DHL Global Forwarding Indonesia, assumed the role of Managing Director, of DHL Global Forwarding Thailand. 

The logistics company also announced the appointment of Anders Hasselstroem as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales, DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific, effective June 1.

As the newly-appointed Managing Director of DHL Global Forwarding Thailand, Yong will be based in Bangkok, and continues reporting to Thomas Tieber, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Southeast Asia and South Pacific.

Based in Singapore, Anders Hasselstroem brings two decades of experience in the international logistics business industry, including sales, business development, ocean freight, and general management. 

Before his appointment at DHL, Hasselstroem served as the Vice President, Sea Logistics APAC at Kuehne+Nagel. 

“These new appointments are key to helping us achieve that, and we are counting on them to help deepen our customer relationships and strengthen our presence in key markets," said Niki Frank, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific.