Boosting China's high-tech footprint

The company recently released the DHL Global Trade Barometer results, which revealed that China's imports and exports of industrial raw materials saw major increases in March, buoying the country's volumes for the January-March quarter.

China's economic outlook remains positive for the year 2018. Growth in China's air trade remains particularly strong. Machinery parts and consumer goods are important drivers of Chinese air trade, especially air exports out of China, he said.

As China moves toward higher-value manufacturing, trade with partners will continue but the nature of the import and export commodities will change accordingly, he said.

China's economy is shifting toward a more consumption-and service-driven model. The push to raise high-quality global exports and domestic consumer spending are having the desired effect on trade and future economic development. Key industries like automotive and industrial manufacturing continue to hold strong, he said.

Free trade played a significant role in economic growth and connectivity, Huang said. "Many countries are still focused on free trade and we continue to see FTAs (free trade agreements) being signed.

"As a facilitator of global trade, DHL will continue to play an active role in supporting our customers' aspirations to participate in global trade activities and enable them to do business anywhere in the world."

Born in Taiwan, Huang received a bachelor's degree in traffic and transport management from Feng-Jia University in Taiwan province and an executive MBA from China Europe International Business School in Shanghai.

Since his relocation to Shanghai in 1995, Huang has held a number of senior management positions in marketing and sales, operations, warehousing and distribution, and customer service.

This rich, diverse experience has given him insight into every aspect of the logistics industry, empowering him to deal with changes as and when they emerge.

Huang is currently responsible for DHL Global Forwarding's overall business performance and strategy in China. He spearheads the growth of the company's customer base and operations including the management of more than 3,700 employees in the region.