DHL Express, the world's leading Logistics Company announced the appointment of its new KSA Country Manager Faysal Elhajjami. Faysal previously held the vice president and head of the Maghreb region post for DHL Express. Strategically placed to support the team with the growth of their Saudi operations, Faysal will aim to present new concepts that will raise the level of productivity and further enhance DHL's progress towards building sustainable operations globally. Commenting on the appointment, Nour Suliman, CEO Middle East and North Africa at DHL Express, said; "Faysal's extensive knowledge and industry experience has made him an excellent candidate and a thought leader which is why we are delighted to have him join our KSA team. With the country's Vision 2030 set to facilitate a solid logistics infrastructure, we strongly believe that an individual with his expertise and years of in-depth insights will be invaluable in a rapidly recovering market. "In terms of logistics the Kingdom is looking to leverage its geographical advantage, by developing itself as a key hub connecting the three continents of Asia, Europe and Africa. The regions vision is a road map of DHL's growth and economic goals, similar to DHL's objectives it is built on developing the country as "a logistics hub for East-West trade." Faysal said: "I look forward to working with the DHL team in Saudi Arabia and I believe there is a lot of work and effort that needs to be done to make sure that we deliver great service quality for our customers to help them meet their business potential. With this strong team in place and our continuous improvement mind-set, I am sure that we will leverage the opportunities we see for sustainable growth and the future of our operations in the kingdom, which is something that will add tremendous value to our value proposition." Faysal joined DHL in 2001 as country commercial director and was later appointed head of the oil and gas industry for EMEA; and Latin American regions. He has overseen the operations of various divisions and has led the development of numerous infrastructure projects in Eastern Europe and Africa.
