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Hong Kong – DHL Express has been named the official partner of the newly opened Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP), a collaboration aimed at attracting large-scale sports and entertainment events to Hong Kong and bolstering the city’s reputation as a leading hub for mega events in Asia.

Under the partnership, DHL will assist KTSP in hosting a diverse range of international sports and entertainment events in Hong Kong. The collaboration also boosts DHL’s brand presence both locally and globally.

This partnership strengthens DHL’s commitment to the sports and entertainment industry, both locally and globally. With experience supporting events like Formula 1, Formula E, and Manchester United, DHL connects fans worldwide. In Hong Kong, it partners with Hong Kong China Rugby to nurture local talent for the global stage.

“We are delighted that DHL Express is our official partner. We look forward to enhancing the experience of our world-class mega events together. With KTSP as Hong Kong’s home venue, we are committed to bringing more international sports, cultural, and entertainment events to Hong Kong, further transforming the city into an event capital and creating new growth opportunities,” said John Sharkey, CEO of KTSP.

KTSP will host Coldplay’s ‘Music Of The Spheres’ World Tour in April, one of the venue’s key events for 2025. As the official logistics partner, DHL will support the band’s sustainability model by helping reduce transport emissions through initiatives that cut carbon emissions, minimise consumption, and promote green technology.

Andy Chiang, senior vice president and managing director at DHL Express Hong Kong and Macau, said, “DHL Express is honoured to be the Official Partner of KTSP. This underscores our long-term commitment to Hong Kong’s development.” 

Chiang continued, “In line with our purpose of ‘Connecting People, Improving Lives,’ we are excited to support KTSP in hosting world-class, large-scale events. Through our shared values of innovation and mission to promote Hong Kong as a hub for live events, we will connect local and international audiences with their favourite sports teams, athletes, and artists. We believe we can better position Hong Kong as an attractive destination for the sports, cultural, arts, and music lovers.” 

Officially opened on 1 March 2025, Kai Tak Sports Park is Hong Kong’s largest integrated sports and entertainment landmark. In addition to DHL Express, KTSP has partnered with major brands like CTF Life, Carlsberg, and Cathay Pacific.

Singapore – International express service provider DHL Express has announced several strategic leadership changes in Asia Pacific, with Yung C. Ooi as the new senior vice president for commercial APAC, Andy Chiang as managing director in Hong Kong and Macau, Ji Hun (Michael) Han as managing director in Korea, and Chee Choong Ng as managing director in Taiwan.

The latest appointment changes and elevations aim to strengthen DHL Express’ leadership team and foster the business’ growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

In his new role as SVP for commercial, Yung will spearhead the company’s commercial strategy, working to seize business growth opportunities in APAC. He will be taking over from Yasmin Khan, who has now retired after 23 years of service at DHL Group.

Yung brings with him his extensive experience in sales management and brand marketing communications to his new appointment. He previously served as DHL Express’s managing director in Taiwan, where he successfully led the team on a yield-focused growth path to achieve solid revenue and EBIT results.

Applying his knowledge of data analytics, he will continue to focus on improving the customer experience to solidify the company’s position in the region.

Meanwhile, Chiang, in his newly appointed position, will continue to build on the company’s legacy of reliability and adaptability as he steps in as the new managing director for DHL Express Hong Kong and Macau. Prior to his appointment, he was the head of global strategic finance for DHL Express.

With a career spanning more than 30 years and in various countries and regional finance roles, Chiang will use his strong finance background to lead a robust network, including one of DHL’s three global hubs located in Hong Kong, four service centres, and approximately 750 retail outlets and service points.

Also transitioning to his new role as managing director for DHL Express Korea, Han will tackle the role of leading the Korea team in delivering results and exceeding business targets as they harness customer opportunities in one of the world’s largest e-commerce markets. He will take over from Byung Koo Han, who has also decided to retire after 16 years at DHL Group.

Han formerly served as vice president for commercial at DHL Express Korea. He brings with him an expansive portfolio in sales, marketing, and general management in the retail and pharmaceutical industries.

Lastly, with more than 20 years of experience across various operational roles, logistics veteran Ng will now head DHL Taiwan as its new managing director. In this promotion, he will be responsible for expanding the company’s presence and strengthening customer relationships.

He previously served as managing director for DHL Express Hong Kong and Macau in 2020, where he led the team to overcome several challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

All four of the newly appointed heads are part of the Asia-Pacific Management Board.

Ken Lee, CEO of DHL Express Asia Pacific, said, “Asia Pacific is a key driver for global growth. There are tremendous opportunities here that we are keen to leverage. As we prepare for global trade recovery, I am confident that the team will lead the way in our region. We always take pride in our commitment to nurturing talent from within. This is a testament to our dedication to fostering growth and offering rewarding career progression opportunities within our company.”