SYDNEY, 1 February 2016 - Trailer - Transport and logistics provider DHL Express has named Mark Foy as the new Country Manager for New Zealand.

According to DHL Express, Foy’s new role will focus on driving further commercial growth as well as operational efficiencies throughout the country.

“New Zealand is an important country strategically for our business and Mark’s impressive track record in fostering employee engagement and a culture of high performance puts him in a great position to continue to build on our market leadership,” said Gary Edstein, Senior Vice President of DHL Express Oceania.

“Mark’s extensive operations knowledge will be particularly useful as we prepare to open a new Auckland Gateway facility, which doubles our capacity following ongoing growth.”

Formerly Vice President Operations, DHL Express Australia, the appointment will be a homecoming for Foy, who returns to his hometown of Auckland to take up the position. He succeeds Tim Baxter, who previously held the role since 2011.

“Our business has experienced solid growth in New Zealand in recent years and I’m delighted to take up the reins to ensure we continue on this trajectory,” he said.

“As a Kiwi, I’m particularly happy to return home and help facilitate international trade for New Zealand exporters and importers on the world stage.”