FedEx strengthens APAC leadership with new appointments

Federal Express has announced the expansion of its leadership team in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region by appointing three new senior executives.

Marcus Balzereit has been named as the Senior Vice President of APAC Sales & Solutions. He brings over 25 years of experience in the logistics industry to FedEx. In his new capacity, Balzereit will guide a team of 2,000 sales professionals across Asia Pacific, focusing on driving revenue growth and increasing market share. He is tasked with strengthening customer relations and delivering varied solutions to help customers maximise the FedEx value proposition.

Rumana Rahman joins the company as Vice President of APAC Human Resources. With 24 years of experience in HR across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa, Rahman is charged with leading talent development initiatives. Her role involves evolving workforce strategies to foster a high-performance culture that aligns with the demands of a rapidly changing talent landscape.

Shanker Venkateswaran has been appointed as Vice President of APAC Planning & Engineering. With more than two decades of experience in business, technology, and operations, he is expected to lead the transformation of the company's ground network through design, digitisation, and automation. Venkateswaran's responsibilities include enhancing operational efficiency and flexibility to better meet customer demands while optimising operations to stay ahead of market changes.

Kawal Preet, President of Asia Pacific at FedEx, commented, "Building a future-ready team in Asia Pacific is a top priority. With these new appointments, we're further strengthening our commitment to anticipating customer needs, driving market growth, and empowering our teams with the agility and innovation required to make a lasting impact in this fast-evolving region."

The strategic positioning of enhancing its workforce and leadership capabilities is intended to enable FedEx to tap into emerging market opportunities and support growth across the Asia Pacific region. The company is focusing on attracting and retaining top talent to strengthen its operations and respond effectively to diverse market needs.