DHL Supply Chain has appointed Jerome Gillet as its CEO of the new Singapore cluster, comprising Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Gillet, who was most recently chief customer officer of DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific, will continue to be a member of the regional board and report to Terry Ryan, CEO of DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific.

“I am looking forward to accelerating growth in the newly formed cluster with a strong focus on quality, innovation and customer centricity,” said Gillet.

According to DHL, Gillet’s appointment will bring synergy for the three markets and drive new growth in the region.

“We see tremendous opportunity in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines to grow our business with even more focus on greater service quality in the markets,” said Ryan. “Jerome has repeatedly demonstrated his commitment to customer needs, and, in a changing economic climate, he is well placed to help customers deliver greater value from their supply chains. “An innovator and strategic leader, Jerome is well suited to lead the next stage of growth transformation in our Singapore cluster. With his track record of delivering accelerated growth and building strong customer relationships, I am confident he will drive this new cluster in achieving high and sustainable growth.”

Gillet has 17 years of logistics experience in the region. He was previously vice president of the consumer sector for Asia Pacific, according to DHL Supply Chain.