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DB Schenker names new Asia Pacific chief

By Maria Santos
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DB Schenker has named Vishal Sharma as its new CEO for the Asia Pacific Region, taking over the duties of Dr. Niklas Wilmking who will now represent the contract logistics and supply chain management division as board member.

The 52-year-old brings more than 30 years of experience in the logistics sector and has been serving as CEO for DB Schenker’s Greater China cluster since 2021. He joined the German forwarder in 2018 as the CEO of the Indian subcontinent cluster.

Before joining DB Schenker, Vishal has held various executive leadership positions in several forwarding companies in the US, Singapore, India and Denmark. He assumed the new role on 1 February.

Questions & Answers

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What was Vishal Sharma's previous role at DB Schenker before this appointment?

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Prior to becoming CEO for the Asia Pacific Region, Vishal Sharma served as CEO for DB Schenker’s Greater China cluster since 2021. He also previously led the Indian subcontinent cluster after joining in 2018.

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When did Vishal Sharma assume his new position as CEO for the Asia Pacific Region?

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Vishal Sharma took up his new role as CEO for the Asia Pacific Region on 1 February. This follows his tenure leading the Greater China cluster from 2021.

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What will Dr. Niklas Wilmking's new responsibilities be within DB Schenker?

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Dr. Niklas Wilmking will now serve as a board member, representing the contract logistics and supply chain management division. He previously held the CEO position for the Asia Pacific Region.

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