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Jérôme Gillet will leave Singapore to head Japan & Korea Cluster
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He will accelerate growth with a focus on profitability in Japan and South Korea
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Alfred Goh to take over from Gillet as CEO of Singapore Cluster
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Goh aims to further digitalization agenda and build strategic growth platforms in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines
Contract logistics provider DHL Supply Chain (DSC) has announced changes in its leadership team in Asia-Pacific (APAC), naming its new chief executive officers for two key regional clusters.
Jérôme Gillet, currently CEO of the Singapore Cluster, has been named CEO of the Japan and Korea Cluster effective February 15, said DSC, a business division under Deutsche Post DHL Group.
Alfred Goh, currently Japan and Korea Cluster CEO, will take over from Gillet as CEO of the Singapore Cluster, covering Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia, also effective February 15.
Both Gillet and Goh are industry veterans with proven track records spearheading market-leading initiatives in the organization, said DHL in a release.
“The tandem moves of both Alfred and Jerome allow the unique opportunity to leverage the specialized skill sets of two outstanding colleagues to drive further growth in their respective markets,” said Terry Ryan, CEO of DSC in Asia-Pacific.
Both Gillet and Goh will continue to report to Ryan and remain members of the APAC management board.
Gillet will relocate to Japan and Goh will move to Singapore.
Gillet led the Singapore Cluster to become the region’s leading semiconductor logistics provider. He initiated partnerships with DSSI, a joint venture with JG Summit group, one of the largest transport companies in the Philippines today.
A 22-year veteran in Asia, Gillet began his career at DHL in 2008 as DSC vice president of the consumer & packaging business development, responsible for the APAC region, and subsequently took on added responsibility for the Middle East & Africa region.
In 2014, he was appointed as chief commercial officer of DSC Asia-Pacific before assuming his position as CEO of the Singapore Cluster in 2016.
Gillet said he will be working to accelerate growth with a focus on profitability in Japan and Korea.
“Under Alfred’s leadership in Japan and Korea, he has firmly established the automation and robotics agenda for the organization and delivered strong growth. Building on this strength, I look forward to working with the team to strengthen and expand the cluster especially in the technology, retail and life science sectors,” said Gillet.
Meanwhile, Goh aims to further the digitalization agenda and build strategic growth platforms in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Goh started his career with DHL in 2004. Before his role as CEO of Japan & Korea Cluster, he was based in Singapore as president for fast-growing enterprises, a position he held since 2010, and assumed additional responsibilities as regional head of customer solutions & innovations for Asia-Pacific in 2017.
He stepped into his role as CEO for the Japan and Korea Cluster in 2018. He achieved significant growth through large, transformational deals and advanced APAC’s automation and robotics agenda, implementing new technologies for key customers.
Said Goh: “I’m excited to return to this dynamic region, and with Indonesia added to the fold, I look forward to continuing our momentum in key sectors such as semiconductor and create strategic growth platforms in ecommerce omni-channel, life sciences and government related offerings in the four countries.”
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