DHL Express appoints Dimithri Perera as Country Manager, Sri Lanka

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Responsible for leading the Sri Lanka team to achieve priorities for 2014 and beyond

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express delivery provider, recently announced the appointment of Dimithri Perera as Country Manager, Sri Lanka with effect from 15 September 2014.

Dimithri succeeds Manish Patel, who has moved into a regional role based in Singapore. Prior to this role, Dimithri was the National Commercial Manager at DHL Express Sri Lanka, a position he held since October last year. He joined DHL a decade ago as National Sales Manager. Dimithri brings a wealth of experience to the Country Manager role, having consistently delivered strong sales results in the last three years as well as providing leadership in building a high-performing and highly-motivated commercial team. DHL Express Southeast Asia and South Asia Senior Vice President Yasmin Aladad Khan said, “Sri Lanka is developing at a rapid pace and we believe our established presence in the country will grow even further with Dimithri at the helm. I am confident that with his strong leadership, commercial focus and in-depth understanding of the business, we will be able to capitalise on the tremendous business opportunities in the country and lead our business towards more robust growth in 2014 and beyond.” Commenting on his new appointment, Dimithri said, “I am pleased and humbled by the opportunity to become DHL Express Sri Lanka’s Country Manager. We have a well-entrenched business in Sri Lanka and I’m looking to drive our business from good to great in the years to come. All our employees have undergone the Certified International Specialist (CIS) program, which arms them with the knowledge and skills required to serve growing customer needs with excellence. To lead such a professional and knowledgeable team is an honour. I look forward to driving excellence in all areas of our business while focusing on generating sustainable business growth.” In his 22-year career, Dimithri has worked in several industries ranging from IT, Automotive, Advertising/Media and Apparel. Prior to joining DHL, he was Head of Sales, Avery Dennison Sri Lanka, a position he held for five years. Dimithri holds an MBA from the Sri Jayewardenepura University in Sri Lanka and is a graduate of the Chartered Institute of Marketing UK. He is also a Certified Professional Marketer (Asia Pacific) from the Asia Pacific Marketing Federation.

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General price increase in for Time Definite International products from 1 January 2015

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has announced a general average price increase globally, effective 1 January 2015. “DHL Express is committed to delivering great value for customers, and our annual price increase is one of a number of factors that allows us to ensure service excellence and a competitive offering over the long-term,” said DHL Express CEO Ken Allen. “We have a world-class express delivery network, in which we invest around EUR 500 million each year. Our major investments in 2014, including new facilities in Japan, the Middle East and North Africa, upgraded facilities across the UK and additional flights in all regions, have further strengthened this network. Perhaps more importantly, we have continued to invest significantly in our employees through our Certified International Specialists program, with the aim of instilling an insanely customer-centric culture at DHL. All of these measures are focused on helping our customers connect with their international partners, grow and prosper.” DHL Express adjusts its prices annually, taking into account inflation and other rising costs in each of the more than 220 countries and territories that it serves. Price adjustments will vary from country to country, depending on local conditions, and will apply to all customers where contracts allow. DHL is the global market leader in the logistics and transportation industry and ‘The logistics company for the world’. DHL commits its expertise in international express, national and international parcel delivery, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation as well as contract and e-commerce related solutions along the entire supply chain. A global network composed of more than 220 countries and territories and around 315,000 employees worldwide offers customers superior service quality and local knowledge to satisfy their shipping and supply chain requirements. DHL accepts its social responsibility by supporting environmental protection, disaster management and education. DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL. The Group generated revenues of more than 55 billion euros in 2013.

nGeneral price increase in for Time Definite International products from 1 January 2015