Kerry Logistics Network Limited (Kerry Logistics) has announced the appointment of Wong Siew Loong as its chief commercial officer for the Group and also managing director for Southeast Asia.

The company noted that the appointment is a "key step" in accelerating its growth strategy and advancing its development plan worldwide.

"With more than 25 years of experience in the global transportation and logistics sector, Siew Loong joins KLN from Kuehne+Nagel, where he last served as president of the Asia Pacific region and brings extensive international experience and a proven track record," the announcement said.

Based in Singapore, Siew Loong will lead Kerry Logistics' global commercial growth strategies and operational advancement efforts to unlock new opportunities and drive greater growth.

"We are delighted to welcome Siew Loong to our leadership team. His vision for commercial excellence, along with his strong understanding of market dynamics and customer needs, will be invaluable as KLN continues to innovate and deliver exceptional value to our customers across regions and markets," said Vic Cheung, executive director and CEO of KLN.