DHL Supply Chain names Javier Bilbao as the successor of retiring CEO Terry Ryan
DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has announced a change in its regional management. The company has named Javier Bilbao, previously CEO of DHL Supply Chain Latin America, as the new CEO for Asia Pacific.
Javier Bilba is set to succeed Terry Ryan, as CEO, of DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific, who will retire from the DHL Group after more than 40 years this month. Javier Bilbao’s appointment will come into effect from September 1.
Bilbao started his career at the DHL Group in 2000 in the UK and has held various management positions over the years, including extensive operational experience in diverse areas of the Supply Chain business. Since 2017, he has been CEO of DHL Supply Chain Latin America, and a member of the divisions Global Board. Under his leadership, DHL Supply Chain Latin America has consolidated its position as a key contributing region in DHL Supply Chain.
"I am looking forward to this new challenge and to build on the strong foundation laid by Terry over the last seven years. We will certainly continue to deliver the best-of-class services for our customers, push our accelerated digitalization program and continue to climb the ranks of being a Great Place to Work," said Javier Bilbao.
"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."
Under Terry Ryan's leadership, DHL Supply Chain has achieved significant 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.