TOKYO, JAPAN- MediaOutReach - July 3, 2018 - DHL Supply Chain, the global marketleader for contract logistics solutions, has named Alfred Goh as CEO of its Japan Korea Cluster. Based in Tokyo,Japan, Goh will report to Terry Ryan, CEO, DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific, andwill be a part of the regional management board. Goh replaces Gavin Murdoch,who is taking on the role of Managing Director, Tradeteam, UK &Ireland region, DHL Supply Chain.
Goh has over14 years' experience in the logistics industry. In his most recent role asPresident of Global Fast Growing Enterprises and Regional Head of DHL CustomerSolutions and Innovation in Asia Pacific, Goh was instrumental in helpingcompanies in emerging markets to penetrate new territories, and also to expandtheir business globally. With his integrated, cross-divisional andcustomer-centric approach, Goh led his team in strengthening their sectorexpertise and industry leading innovation to drive greater value for customers.
"Alfred's customer-centricdisposition and drive for growth made him the perfect candidate to continue thegreat work done by Gavin Murdoch. He understands what customers need, and inhis prior role, has proven time and again that he is able to deliver successfor our customers and for DHL," said Terry Ryan, CEO, DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific."I am confident that Alfred will be able to lead the Japan Korea Cluster togreater heights just as successfully as he had strengthened DHL'spresence across Asia in recent years."
"Japan andKorea are strategicallyimportant markets, with Japanese technology and manufacturing-relatedindustries playing a leading role in the global economy and global supplychains[1].I am excited with the opportunity to expand the business and further establishDHL Supply Chain's reputation as the most innovative and customer-centricprovider of contract logistics solutions," said Alfred Goh, CEO, Japan KoreaCluster, DHL Supply Chain.
Sincejoining DHL in 2004, Goh has spearheaded supply chain consultancy projects,including developing value proposition, designing, optimizing and implementingsupply chain solutions for top DHL customers globally. The solutions developedspan across express logistics, air freight, ocean freight and contractlogistics. Goh was also responsible for supply chain systems design, pricingand profitability.
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