Press Release
DEKRA Announces New Appointments in the Asia Pacific Region to Propel Growth in the Market
DEKRA, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has recently announced significant personnel appointments, underscoring its commitment to the Asia Pacific region and the Chinese market. These strategic moves further solidify DEKRA's regional leadership and infuse strong momentum for its future growth. Effective January 1, 2025, Dr. Kilian Aviles assumes the role of Executive Vice President of DEKRA Group and Head of the Asia Pacific Region. Concurrently, Mr. Kenneth Wu takes on the position of Senior Vice President of DEKRA Asia Pacific Region and Managing Director for Mainland China and Hong Kong.
Dr. Kilian Aviles: Leading the Asia Pacific Region Towards Greater Goals
Dr. Kilian Aviles brings over 16 years of experience in the testing, inspection, and certification industry. As a distinguished leader in DEKRA’s Asia-Pacific region, he has achieved remarkable success in driving business development, innovative technology application, and strengthening international cooperation through his strategic vision and leadership abilities.
With extensive experience in the Asian market, Dr. Aviles has led teams to achieve remarkable results in Greater China. His deep industry insights and rich regional management expertise uniquely position him to drive sustained growth in the APAC business. In his new role, Dr. Aviles will continue to focus on expanding DEKRA’s footprint in the region, fostering robust business growth, and creating more value for clients and partners.
"The Asia Pacific region is a key pillar of DEKRA’s global strategy and a core component of our worldwide roadmap," Dr. Aviles remarked. "This region presents abundant market opportunities and diverse customer needs. Our mission is to address these needs with professional services and innovative solutions while creating greater value for our clients, partners, and the entire industry."
Expressing optimism about the future, Dr. Aviles added, "Over the past 16 years, I have witnessed the rapid development of the testing, inspection, and certification industry in this market and DEKRA’s journey of earning client trust through innovation and sustained investment. Together with our team, I aim to build on our existing strengths, expand our market reach, and enhance our service capabilities."
Mr. Kenneth Wu: Deepening Engagement in the Chinese Market to Fuel Regional Growth
As an experienced industry leader, Mr. Wu brings 29 years of experience in the testing, inspection, and certification field, with significant achievements in consumer goods testing and international market expansion. He has held leadership positions in various markets, providing him with comprehensive insights and management experience in the global market.
As the new Managing Director for Mainland China and Hong Kong, Mr. Wu will leverage his expertise to support the continuous growth of these markets, achieve strategic goals, and strengthen DEKRA’s position in this critical region.
"I am thrilled to take on the role of Managing Director for Mainland China and Hong Kong," Mr. Wu stated. "DEKRA has already achieved remarkable success in China, supported by an outstanding team that fuels our drive to achieve further breakthroughs."
Outlining his vision for the future, Mr. Wu explained, "We will focus on enhancing localization capabilities by delivering tailored solutions through deeper industry insights and faster response times. Additionally, I will lead the team to expand our service offerings and explore potential demands in emerging industries, helping clients navigate future opportunities and challenges, while injecting fresh growth momentum into DEKRA’s operations in the Chinese market."
Mr. Mike Walsh, the former Head of the Asia Pacific Region, will shift his focus on serving as Chairman of VTNZ, DEKRA’s joint venture in New Zealand, starting January 2025, continuing to contribute to DEKRA's global development.