Federal Express Corporation has expanded its leadership team in the Asia Pacific region, announcing the appointment of Marcus Balzereit as Senior Vice President, APAC Sales & Solutions. The move is part of the company’s strategy to attract and retain top talent, seize emerging market opportunities, and fuel growth in the region. Balzereit, with over 25 years of experience in logistics, will lead a 2,000-strong sales organization, focusing on delivering differentiated solutions and strengthening customer relationships to fully leverage FedEx’s value proposition.
People are the driving force behind FedEx, and its talent strategy is key to achieving its ambitious goals. With 24 years of experience in human resources across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa, Rumana Rahman brings deep expertise in shaping high-impact people strategies. In her new role, Rumana will lead talent development to cultivate a high-performance culture and evolve workforce strategies to meet the needs of a rapidly changing and diverse talent landscape.
Shanker brings over two decades of experience across business, technology, and operations, with expertise spanning multiple industries and geographies. In his new role, Shanker will lead the transformation of FedEx’s ground network through design, digitization, and automation, enhancing efficiency and flexibility to meet customer demands, with a focus on optimizing operations to stay ahead of market changes and exceed customer expectations.
“Building a future-ready team in Asia Pacific is a top priority,” said Kawal Preet, president of Asia Pacific at FedEx. “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.”
