DHL Express has announced the appointment of Lee Kwong Ming as the new general manager of the Central Asia Hub, effective February 1, 2026. He replaces Samuel Lee, who has taken on a new leadership role within the organization, as managing director for Taiwan.

In his new role, Lee will oversee the Central Asia Hub, one of DHL Express's three most important global hubs.

Based in Hong Kong, he brings over 30 years of experience in express logistics and high‑volume air hub operations.

Throughout his career, he has held multiple senior roles across hub operations, network planning, automation engineering and process transformation, giving him end-to-end expertise across the full operational spectrum.

Prior to his new appointment as general manager, he was most recently the Hub's Operations Head, where he played a major role in three distinct phases of Central Asia Hub's expansions.

Peter Bardens, senior vice president for Network Operations & Aviation, Asia Pacific, DHL Express, said, "The Central Asia Hub is one of the most critical nodes in our global network, especially with Hong Kong's expanded airport capacity and the continued rise of cross‑border trade and e‑commerce."

"Kwong Ming's leadership experience and deep operational expertise will be instrumental in strengthening the Hub’s capabilities and supporting our long‑term growth strategy in the region," he said.

Strengthening DHL Express' role in Asia Pacific

DHL Express said this leadership transition underscores its continued commitment to strengthening its Asia Pacific strategic focus—enhancing cross‑border e‑commerce capabilities, boosting regional connectivity, and expanding operational resilience to facilitate global trade flows.

With Central Asia Hub situated at Hong Kong International Airport, it serves both as a key pillar of DHL Express's global aviation network as well as a vital contributor to Hong Kong’s position as one of the world's busiest cargo gateways.

Central Asia Hub will also continue to be the connector between Chinese Mainland and global markets, enabling faster, more efficient international trade and supporting the growth of businesses across the region.

Lee, incoming general manager of DHL Express Central Asia Hub, said, "As demand for cross‑border trade and time‑definite delivery continues to accelerate across the region, Central Asia Hub plays an essential role in ensuring the speed, reliability, and resilience our customers depend on worldwide."

"I look forward to working with our exceptional team and partners to further strengthen the Hub's operational capabilities, advance automation and innovation, and reinforce our position as a key global logistics powerhouse supporting DHL Express’s worldwide network."

DHL Express operations network comprises three global hubs in Hong Kong, Leipzig, and Cincinnati, as well as approximately 3,800 facilities.