As the founder of Aroha Consulting, I provide consulting services to various organizations. With my support, one particular company has significantly expanded its global presence in the Freight Forwarding sector, establishing robust operations in the USA.Other opportunities have included reviewing and advising on M&A opportunities in the Transportation and Supply Chain sectors; management support to a local franchise in the Food Retail Industry; Supporting leadership development for individuals seeking to advance their careers.An active member of GLG, a global insights network, focused on investments in the Global Forwarding and USA Transportation markets.

GLG is a global insight network that links decision makers with appropriate experts, enabling them to make confident decisions based on genuine clarity and gain a competitive edge. Its extensive network of experts constitutes the world's largest and most diverse pool of firsthand expertise. I leverage my experience in the Global Supply Chain industry to assist clients.

Led a global team of 400 members across 23 branches in the USA, Canada, Europe, South America, Hong Kong and China, overseeing all aspects of Global Forwarding Finance, Operations and Sales.Strong focus on the reporting aspects of the business, creating true PnL statements down to the Branch Level for a cohesive decision making progress.

23 year career at Mainfreight, starting “on the floor”. Championed the Mainfreight culture in everything we did. “Bleed Blue”.Very proud of the achievements made by the teams around me and humbled to have been a part of their careers, their journey and their success. Kia Kaha to all.Various roles across my 23 years; including Branch Management in both New Zealand and USA; National Perishable Manager in New Zealand and President of Americas for the Air & Ocean Business.Americas Growth in branch presence from 11 to 29, all internal promotions for each Branch Manager appointment - a key driver in the Mainfreight culture.Consistently achieved year-on-year revenue and profit growth. Positioned the Air & Ocean Americas region as the most successful division for Mainfreight globally in 2022. Developed six specific Air Freight Branches, each with separate P&L, management, sales, and operations. Developed “Emerging Branch Manager” courses internally within the USA creating the next level of leadership to grow and expand our presence in the Americas from.Develop a team that took the Mainfreight Ocean business to the Headquarters of the Ocean Carriers, creating global agreements in the Carrier head offices in Europe. Benefited not only Mainfreight Americas but the Mainfreight Global Network.

In my Branch Manager role we took the business from negative numbers in 2012 to profitability achieving +1 million in profit in 2013.Created focus in the Sales Team by splitting the separate modes of transport, driving expertise and focus; moving the team to a trusted advisor status for their customers. Upskilled the Operations team in both the operating system and also in team development, creating leaders running departments. Coached my replacement, mentoring and putting them in a position to take the Branch over. Developed new trade lanes and expertise, focusing on the existing network which had broader and bigger opportunities within.

Successfully grew the Perishable product year on year, establishing a leadership position as the largest mover of Airfreight Perishables in New Zealand. Contributed to the development of specific Perishable Airfreight branches in not only New Zealand, but also Australia.Assisted customers grow into existing and new markets utilizing the most efficient Supply Chain for a Perishable product.Held the position of IATA agent #1 for 11 consecutive years.

It all started here with 3am unloads of Fish Trucks...