DHL Express has announced the appointment of Peter Bardens as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific network operations and aviation. Bardens, who will join the DHL Express Asia Pacific management board, brings extensive experience from his previous role managing ground operations in Europe.
In his new position, Bardens will oversee a complex network that includes more than 25 freighters, 7,200 pick-up and delivery vehicles, and 1,100 facilities across the Asia Pacific region. This infrastructure supports a connected system of 50 gateways and three main hubs in Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Singapore, handling approximately 710 flights daily.
Bardens will be based in Singapore and takes over from Sean Wall, who will transition to a global role overseeing ground operations effective January 1, 2025. Ken Lee, CEO of DHL Express Asia Pacific, emphasised Bardens’ proven track record in Europe and his ability to drive operational excellence, which will be critical in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the Asia Pacific network.
Bardens expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, acknowledging the challenging logistics landscape in Asia Pacific. He praised the dedication and adaptability of the team and is confident that his background in network and ground operations will help the team meet evolving market demands with precision and efficiency.
