DHL Express has announced the appointment of Herbert Vongpusanachai as the Senior Vice President Commercial for Asia Pacific, effective 1 April 2026. Vongpusanachai, who has been with DHL since 2003, will be based in Singapore and is tasked with shaping the commercial strategy for the region.
Vongpusanachai brings over 20 years of leadership experience within DHL Express, having previously served as Managing Director for Thailand and Indochina. His tenure has been marked by consistent profitable growth and transformation of key markets. Ken Lee, CEO for Asia Pacific at DHL Express, praised Vongpusanachai’s “exceptional track record of delivering strong business results” and his ability to lead diverse teams.
In his new role, Vongpusanachai will focus on deepening customer engagement, supporting expansion, and driving sustainable volume growth. He will also work on advancing the adoption of new technologies to enhance commercial execution across markets. “I look forward to working alongside our talented teams to contribute to shaping the next chapter of DHL Express’s commercial success,” Vongpusanachai stated.
The appointment comes as Asia Pacific continues to be a crucial anchor in global trade, highlighted by the latest DHL Global Connectedness Report. The region’s growing importance in global commerce aligns with DHL Group’s strategy to support 20 markets globally, with eight in Asia Pacific. This leadership change aims to strengthen DHL Express’s position in the region as trade flows diversify and intra-Asia integration deepens.
