DHL Supply Chain has appointed Steve Walker as Chief Executive Officer of DHL Supply Chain Thailand Cluster which consist of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar.

In a statement, the contract logistics solutions unit of DHL, said Walker takes over from Kevin Burrell, who has left the organization as of April 20.

It added that Walker will be based in Bangkok to oversee business strategy and new business development.

He will also be responsible for driving growth in warehousing, transportation, value added supply chain services as well as spearhead the digitalization, innovation and sustainability projects across the different markets. 

Key market for DHL

“The Thailand cluster is one of DHL Supply Chain’s key markets and we are pleased to have found a remarkable leader who will take it to the next stage of growth. Steve's experience and approach will be a vital factor in the ongoing success of our business, especially amidst a challenging operating environment caused by Covid-19,” said Terry Ryan, CEO Asia Pacific, DHL Supply Chain.

“He is very highly regarded in the industry, known for his operational acumen, digitalization expertise and innovative mindset, and is equally seen as a hands-on leader with an effective and down-to-earth management style.” 

Walker was most recently the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Information Officer, for DHL Supply Chain in Asia Pacific, where he took charge of technology and operations excellence across more than 700 operational sites in the region.

He is also an industry veteran with nearly four decades of experience in navigating global supply chains, and has played a key role in improving operations processes, enhancing service quality, developing customized solutions as well as led digitalization and innovative logistics projects for customers.

Steve Walker, the newly-appointed CEO, DHL Supply Chain, Thailand Cluster said he is pleased to take the new role.

“With DHL’s global experience, unparalleled supply chain management knowledge, advanced solutions and our understanding of the local markets, I believe we can add significant value to our customers’ supply chains. I look forward to continuing the journey of growing our logistics business through operational excellence, and to accelerate digitalization, as well as enhance employee engagement and customer-centricity in Thailand,” he said.