DHL Supply Chain, the world's leading contract logistics provider, has appointed Andries Retief as the new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). Retief brings a wealth of experience to this role, having joined DHL Supply Chain in 2009 and served in various leadership positions across finance, transportation, operations, and country management in Africa, Europe, and Asia. Most recently, he led DHL Supply Chain in Southeast Asia, where he spearheaded … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain appoints Andries Retief as new Chief Commercial Officer for EMEA Region
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