Andries Retief

DHL - Global

DHL has appointed Andries Retief to the position of chief development officer where he will report to Hendrik Venter, CEO of DHL Supply Chain.

Retief has more than 15 years’ experience in international leadership across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

He started with DHL in 2014 as the transport director for East Africa and his other positions with the company have included CEO for South East Asia and CEO for Central & Eastern Europe.

In his new global role, Retief is tasked with leading the development of next-generation supply chain solutions, strengthening strategic partnerships, prioritising customer engagement and satisfaction and driving customer-centric growth initiatives worldwide. 

Michael Simms

ICHCA Australia - Australia

Long-time member of International Cargo Handling Co-ordination Association (ICHCA) - Australia, Michael Simms, has stepped down from his role as director of the organisation.

Simms has also retired from his position as cargo manager group business development at Flinders Port Holdings (FPH).

Simms has been member of the ICHCA South Australia State Committee for more than 20 years and has been a board member for ICHCA Australia for almost seven years.

ICHCA Australia says Simms has been “instrumental in organising more than 35 successful ICHCA SA events and annual conferences” during his time with the group.

“The board of ICHCA Australia would like to thank him for his enthusiasm and effort and wish him well in his retirement,” it states.