Kerry Logistics has appointed Mathieu Renard Biron as managing director – global freight forwarding and Patrick Cheah as executive director – global air.

Based in Hong Kong and Bangkok, Biron will be responsible for steering the strategic development of the Group’s freight forwarding division and overseeing its overall management, both on strategic and operational levels.

Biron has over 25 years of international freight experience and last served as Geodis Group’s regional vice president for Asia Pacific.

Cheah, who is based in Singapore with responsibilities for leading the Group’s airfreight business, joins from Damco and UTi where he was head of airfreight for Asia.

Kerry Logistics managing director, William Ma says: “We are delighted to welcome Mathieu and Patrick to our team. Their wealth of experience and proven track record will be a great asset to the Group.

“Kerry Logistics’ IFF business has become our growth engine in recent years, and we are eager to build on its growth momentum and maximise synergies within our global network. We look forward to making the best out of our enhanced freight capabilities under their leadership.”