SingPost names new CEO for international
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Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) has elected Mr Li Yu as CEO for its international business with effect from 12 September 2022.
Mr Yu possesses over 17 years of experience spanning across Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Customer/Sales support, Strategy, and Technology implementation. He joins SingPost’s management team from United Parcel Service (UPS), where he was most recently responsible for its APAC Global Logistics and Distribution.
Yu also has experience in transformational P&L and commercial leadership under his belt. He had led an eCommerce portfolio as part of the broader logistics line of business, and grew businesses including those in the eCommerce, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail sectors in previous posts.
Mr Yu will be establishing long and short-term business strategies for the International businesses, strengthening its corporate and board governance focusing on operational excellence, transformational growth, social responsibility, and sustainability.
He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science, Industrial Engineering from University of Toronto in Canada. He has lived and worked in North America, Shanghai, and Singapore.
Questions & Answers
Q.What date does Mr Li Yu officially start his new role at SingPost?
What date does Mr Li Yu officially start his new role at SingPost?
Mr Li Yu will commence his position as CEO for SingPost's international business on 12 September 2022. This marks his official start date with the company.
Q.Which company did Mr Li Yu previously work for before joining SingPost?
Which company did Mr Li Yu previously work for before joining SingPost?
Prior to his appointment at SingPost, Mr Li Yu was employed by United Parcel Service (UPS). There, he was most recently responsible for the APAC Global Logistics and Distribution.
Q.What key areas will Mr Li Yu focus on in his new role at SingPost?
What key areas will Mr Li Yu focus on in his new role at SingPost?
Mr Yu will concentrate on establishing long and short-term business strategies for international businesses. His focus areas include operational excellence, transformational growth, social responsibility, and sustainability.
Q.What specific experience does Mr Li Yu have in P&L and commercial leadership?
What specific experience does Mr Li Yu have in P&L and commercial leadership?
Mr Yu has experience in transformational P&L and commercial leadership. He led an eCommerce portfolio within a broader logistics line of business, growing businesses in sectors like eCommerce, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail.