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Abu Dhabi , Ae

Silal - a new company in Abu Dhabi, established by ADQ, - to diversify food sources and increase locally grown, raised and manufactured food.Silal's efforts include food security through strategic food reserves, as well growing UAE self-sufficiency in food production, protect and enable the overall food and agriculture sector and local farmers, to support an increase in local production of fruits and vegetables from small farmers in the UAE.Through Silal operations, we handle fresh produce from farm, through our receiving centers, packhouses and distribution centers; - bringing fresh locally farmed fruits and vegetables from farm to table.

Dubai, Dubayy, Ae

Centre Point Logistics (CPL), established in 2005, adds value to Dubai's competitive position in the global logistics sector through asset based innovative and proactive solutions offered to local and international third-party logistics (3PLs) providers. CPL's various logistics hub, located in UAE and Oman, offer integrated logistics support services from warehousing, transportation, technical and skilled labor, to equipment, and other operations management.CPL adds value through strategic partnerships with 3PLs across the logistics industry to save resources, time and money, providing multi-national customers with competitive world-class services in the region. Currently, CPL has wide Value Added Services (VAS) offerings which are increasing day by day, flexible on long and short term contracts.Enabling 3PLs to provide their multi-national customers with world-class services in the region through an unprecedented "Open Architecture Model" CPL aims to forge strategic partnerships across the logistics industry by “Expending their Horizon” to save resources, time and money while adding value to partners and clients through enhanced efficiency and competitiveness.

Founded and established BoxGrove FZE – Management Consulting.A company with focus on supply chain and logistics management, providingservices within two major client segmentsManufacturer/Distributor- Focus on companies in need of complex supply chain solutionsand logistics- Optimization of supply chain, efficiency and cost savings, optimallogistic structure, distribution and warehousing, inventory controland WMS systems, procurement and forecasting.- Key partnerships on sourcing, contract management, RFP/RFQand active freight management.Shipping/Logistics- Business strategy and commercial growth, strategic clients, tradedevelopment and customer relationship management.- Systems implementations and planning, ERP and WMS strategy.- Network and Joint ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Integrationguidance and planning.- Best in Class, productivity and key performance measures,organization, company culture and employee relations.

Hedehusene, Dk

Leading and managing +150 employees across United Arab Emirates in 6 locations offering various services and products within all modes of transport and logistics solutions. • Hands-on management, delivering development and growth of the company through extensive experience across continents and multi-cultural working environment. • Leading and managing 3x growth on all aspects within Revenue, Gross Profit and EBITA levels throughout 2011 – 2014, both on organic growth and M&A • Overseeing advanced business aspects across specialized service products on trades with Europe, Americas, Asia, Africa and Middle East. • Implemented cost cutting through best practice policies• Introduced Trade Lane Development, generating organic growth of 30% year on year on targeted products and trades. • Lead and successfully integrated acquisition (2012) of Dubai based company, Swift Freight International, with substantial market shares in Africa, maintained and increased growth of double digit million revenue on African product. • Integrated and lead implementation of IT data merging between the two companies and joining global IT platform.• Structured and facilitated lease and operations of new 10,000 Sqm. Jebel Ali Free Zone Port facilities for advanced logistics and Regional distribution.• Establishing new office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates• Manage and Operating CFS facilities servicing core trades for Africa, implementing transparent KPI measures and optimizing operations• Servicing and providing government transit facilities through project related activities within charter operations, specialized cargo handling, site management and return logistics.

Hedehusene, Dk

Leading and managing +80 employees in a highly diverse growth market, guiding and supplement the network through skilled team management, overseeing extensive business expansion through organic growth and M&A, and introducing comprehensive services through partnership management. • Development and management from representative office to fully functional network branch operations, offering all services within Air & Sea activities as well advanced logistics services. • Managing more than double growth revenue business with double digit operational profit margins through both organic growth and M&A • Steered and managed local office integration of company's global acquisition (2008), ABX Logistics, overseeing and managing successful integration of local facilities, reduced headcount, implemented cost cutting procedures, and joined operations, establishing new structural changes to ensure market shares and continued growth. • Supporting and managing back office functions for Southern China documentation and data management servicing multiple offices including Regional support functions.• Developed Sales and Business support functions for network and key account sales through tailor made solutions.• Lead and implemented successful partnership agreements in Shenzhen, Yantian Ports with Asian Regional based Logistics and CFS Port operators to form and introduce new products within advanced logistics and functional receiving and processing of Pearl River Delta cargo as well Cross Border capabilities with Hong Kong.

Hedehusene, Dk

Tasked and assigned with establishing fully functional office capabilities from China based representative office, development of core trades, expanding and generate in depth relations with liner carriers and port facilities. Preserve and uphold company policies and develop company strategy in key focused growth market of Southern China. • Implemented and established strong relationships with core subcontractors of the company, ensuring high performance and service levels • Developed new sales strategies in cooperation with teams for the Region.• Oversee and report trade developments and market trends for the company • Grew local presence with Sales & Marketing initiatives and aggressive new business development for increased sales and organic growth.• Exchange of best practice and combined efforts in recruiting new talents to sustain continued growth together with Regional office in Hong Kong

Hedehusene, Dk

Promoted and assigned to fast track increased focus on trans-pacific trade development between South Korea and USA Bridging cultural barriers through collaborative and joint efforts with management teams and Regional Headquarters located in Hong Kong. Development of new products and sales KPI’s• Increased and established focus on Trans-Pacific trade development on all directions of trade on all products between South Korea and USA.• Grew sales on the trade by 20% year on year• Interacted and developed strong partnerships with Korean companies • Joint development of multi-cultural sales team and efforts for increased network sales in coordination with Regional office. • Recruiting, leading and management of Korean sales team

Hedehusene, Dk

DSV Corporate management trainee program, located at Dallas, TX - USA

Hedehusene, Dk

Freight forwarding and Logistics apprenticeship at DSV Copenhagen, Key achievements in this period were amongst others improved focus on logistics processes and new pricing procedures to generate additional 10% profits

Ballerup, Capital Region, Dk

This included 1.5 years of army strategy and leadership training at the Royal Danish Officer Academy

Freight Forwarding And Shipping Business Degree

Leadership, Management And Military Logistics – Army Supply Chain Management

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Business English Course, Language And Literature/Communications

Hhx - Higher Diploma Commerce And Economics

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