Kuehne+Nagel is expanding its presence in the Indian market and has named David Roussiere as managing director for India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.

David will lead a team of 850 industry experts across 28 locations in the India cluster. He has over 20 years of experience in the logistics industry and has held several senior management positions within the company, including managing director for the Singapore cluster, for UAE and Oman, and for Vietnam.

Siewloong Wong, regional head for Asia Pacific, said: “Kuehne+Nagel India has performed admirably over the years, despite the challenges posed by the global pandemic. With David’s professional background and strong leadership experience, we are certain he will continue to drive the growth of Kuehne+Nagel India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives and make it a key contributor to the region’s success.”

“India has enormous potential and a rapid growth trajectory, backed by strong government support. I am confident that with the team in India, we can build on the company’s current success and steer profitable growth in the coming years,” noted Roussierie.