Based in Melbourne, the position gives him responsibility for operations in Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea.

"Frank is a highly experienced business leader who keenly understands the landscape within this region," Agility Asia Pacific CEO Chris Price says.

"As we continue to build on our presence and providing the solutions that our customers in Australasia require, his leadership will help to steer us towards even greater success."

Guerra has more 30 years of experience in the logistics industry. He joined Agility in 2010 as general manager for contract logistics in Australia.

Most recently, he was responsible for both contract logistics and network freight forwarding.

Before joining Agility, he held leadership positions at several major freight forwarding companies.

He ran his own forwarding company for 11 years in Australia before Mainfreight bought it.

"I am excited to lead Agility in its next phase of growth in Australasia," Guerra says.

"I look forward to working closely with Chris to execute our business strategies and expand our customer base."