DHL Express in Asia Pacific gains new CEO

DHL has appointed Dan McHugh as CEO of DHL Express, Asia Pacific, after having been acting CEO since July when predecessor Scott Price was named head of DHL Express, Europe.

Mr McHugh joined DHL Express Asia Pacific in April 2005 as senior vice president, commercial, and was responsible for sales, marketing, pricing, market research, product development and customer service for the Express unit in Asia Pacific.

"Dan has a proven track record, both in DHL and in the logistics industry, as well as an excellent knowledge of Asia," said global CEO John Mullen. "I am confident that Dan will write important chapter in the DHL Asia Pacific success story."

Before joining DHL, Mr McHugh was the executive vice president of sales at APL, having previously served as president, Asia/Middle East for APL. Before his tenure at APL, he spent nine years with Sea-Land Services, where he held several senior positions.