DHL Express Names Ji Hun Han as New Country Manager for Korea
Press Release: Seoul, January 8, 2024
JiHun Han, new Country Manager of DHL Express Korea (photo by DHL Express Korea)
Ji Hun Han will lead the growth of DHL Express in Korea by nurturing talented professionals and establishing a motivated organization
DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has announced the appointment of Ji Hun Han as the new Country Manager of DHL Express Korea as of January 1, 2024.
Ji Hun has played a pivotal role in driving the record-high business growth and further strengthening DHL Express’s standing as a leader in the international express services industry since he joined the company as the Vice President of Commercial in 2020. As the new Country Manager, he will continue to expand the business by promptly responding to the rapidly changing logistics environment in and outside of Korea.
“The Korea logistics landscape is dynamic and requires a deep understanding of local nuances and a relentless commitment to efficiency and reliability. Ji Hun has shown tremendous dedication to excellence, which is why we are constantly top of mind for our customers in Korea. As customer needs continue to evolve, I am sure Ji Hun will extend Byung Koo’s success and harness the strength of our network to make us the provider of choice for our customers,” said Ken Lee, CEO, Asia Pacific, DHL Express.
Ji Hun Han, Country Manager for DHL Express Korea said, “I am honored and excited to lead the 1,500 motivated employees in Korea, who work tirelessly to provide the high-quality services that our customers expect. As the demand for international express services continues to rise in Korea with the ever-growing cross-border e-commerce market, I look forward to seizing the opportunity to expand the business and further solidify our long-standing market leading position.
After graduating from Yonsei University with a degree in business administration, Ji Hun earned an MBA from the University of Rochester in the United States. Afterward, he made accomplishments across various sectors, such as marketing, sales, and logistics while working at the Hong Kong headquarters and Singapore office of DFI Retail Group. In 2002, he successfully launched Olive Young, a joint venture between DFI Retail Group and CJ .
In 2005, he moved to Novartis Korea where he assumed leadership roles as for various divisions. He then rejoined DFI Retail Group as an executive member overseeing the sales and operations at the company’s Hong Kong office. In the three years as the General Manager of the Upscale Stores & E-commerce Division, Ji Hun achieved remarkable results every year despite a weak market environment.