Steve Walker Email & Phone Number

London, United Kingdom

Steve's latest business, SWG Global, are forwarders, importers and experts in the scoping, briefing and implementation of software solutions that give users ownership of, and appreciable savings from, their supply chain. Delivering cutting-edge technology that corrects the past, controls the present and looks into the future. Optimising supply chain.

I enjoy interacting with enthusiastic startup and established management, bringing my experience into play, acting as a sounding board, whilst occasionally applying the brakes, to allow consideration for the decisions ahead. Equally, encouraging the team when things become 'bogged down', to ensure we remain on track during perceived setbacks. Forget.

London, United Kingdom

www.stevewalker.global Driven, Direct, Different. Three words that sum up my successful international business approach and form the basis of the Steve Walker Global offering which specializes in:-- A consultative approach to operating, buying and selling businesses- Supporting individuals and Management teams- Engaging with all levels of Sales- Non Exec.

London

• Remained with DSV after SBS merger to undertake a challenging international business advisory role
• Directed, developed and steered strategic UK and global business projects on behalf of the UK Managing Director and board
• Networked and built relationships across all senior management positions within the company
• Advised, guided and mentored key decision makers, project stakeholders and operational directors

Dartford, United Kingdom

• Identified, led and concluded M&A opportunities and negotiated the SBS sale to DSV Air & Sea in 2013
• Set up from scratch and developed SBS into a €multi-million supply chain logistics solutions company
• Hired and developed a 300 strong operations and warehousing team across the UK, US and Far East
• Developed and delivered logistics services including 4PL, specialised LCL and air freight consolidation
• Led and communicated the strategic vision; devising and driving ambitious plans to achieve objectives
• Coached and mentored key resources and talent to drive and deliver the company vision and values

London Heathrow

• Headhunted to create, manage and develop an eastbound international freight forwarding service
• Quickly adapted from a corporate culture to a down to earth, hands on get the job done environment
• Travelled across the UK and USA to freight consolidation locations to sell the service and grow revenue streams
• Identified multiple carrier partners; negotiating and agreeing favourable pricing, terms and conditions
• Set up and established customs clearance capabilities, logistics and supply chain management services
• Recruited, trained and mentored operations satff and drove a customer centric performance culture

London, United Kingdom

• Initially hired as an import manager; transitioning after 2.5 years into a lead sales position
• Identified opportunities to deliver £multimillion sales; achieving recognition as The Best Salesperson
• First on minimum 12 trips a year to USA + New York in 1981 to develop sales for a new non-vessel operating common carrier concept
• Planned, led and delivered the import strategy, business objectives and regulatory compliance
• Managed products, equipment and materials movement in line with company policy and client needs

London, United Kingdom

• Built and developed a freight forwarding and import department to service clients’ requirements
• Acted as the main port agent and interface for Lloyds Brazilerio ocean freight shipments to the UK
• Supervised import/customs and freight documentation and managed customer communications
• Developed an innovative ship to barge and then private wharf service to speed up freight forwarding

London, United Kingdom

• Completed an invaluable 2-year management trainee program in all aspects of freight forwarding
• Developed an in depth knowledge of consolidated shipments, import/export and customs clearance
• Shipped old-fashioned railcars to Romania with consolidated FOB cargo and kangaroo trailers to Italy

Trainee Lloyds Broker