Andrew Mutuma appointed Kenya country manager for DHL Express
Mr Andrew Mutuma, the newly appointed Kenya country manager for DHL Express. He has over 14 years of experience in various industries. PHOTO | COURTESY | DHL
What you need to know:
- As the country manager, Mr Mutuma is tasked with driving DHL’s fast growing presence in Kenya.
- Mr Brewer said Mr Mutuma’s wide experience in all aspects of the express business makes him an ideal choice for the position.
- Mr Mutuma has over 14 years of experience in various industries including international logistics, telecommunications and banking.
- DHL is a leading logistics company with presence in over 220 countries and territories worldwide.
DHL Express has appointed Mr Andrew Mutuma as the new country manager for its operations in Kenya.
As the country manager, Mr Mutuma is in charge of driving DHL’s fast-growing presence in Kenya.
At the same time, he will provide strategic direction and oversee customer management, sales, marketing and operations in the country.
Kenya is currently one of DHL Express’ most vibrant markets in Africa.
Announcing the appointment, DHL’s Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa Charles Brewer said Mr Mutuma’s wide experience in all aspects of the express business makes him an ideal choice for the position.
14 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Mr Mutuma has over 14 years of experience in various industries, including international logistics, telecommunications and banking.
He has also worked in the NGO world.
Before joining DHL, he was the National Sales and Marketing Manager at TNT Worldwide Express.
According to Mr Brewer, this appointment highlights the calibre of talent available on the African continent.
“DHL is committed to identifying and developing talent and most importantly providing opportunities that will see our talent grow and develop in their careers.
“With Andrew’s wealth of experience in General Management, Sales and Marketing, I believe that he will be a great asset to DHL Express,” Mr Brewer said.
MOVE DHL TO NEW HEIGHTS
He added that he was confident that in his new role, Mr Mutuma will move the DHL brand to new heights in the Kenyan market.
DHL is a leading logistics company with a presence in over 220 countries and territories worldwide.
It has more than 325,000 employees and is part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group.
It comprises three main divisions: DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, Freight and DHL Supply Chain.
Services offered by this global logistics company include international express deliveries, global freight forwarding by air, sea, road and rail and warehousing solutions.
The company has recently been recognised as a leading employer, with DHL Worldwide Express Kenya being awarded the Top Employers Africa 2015 award and the Top Employers Kenya 2015 certification. It also received the Top Employers Global 2015 award.
