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Brent Melvin

General Manager | Strategic Advisor | Advisory Board Member | Keynote Speaker | Logistics, Distribution, Transport & Warehousing
25.2 yrs experienceTransportation/Trucking/Railroad
Feb 2024

The move

MoveGallega Global Logistics → RSA Cold Chain
TitleChief Executive Officer → General Manager
LocationDubai → Dubai
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE17.5
Total experience25.2 years

Career arc

  1. General ManagerFeb 2024 — Present
    RSA Cold Chain· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Advisory Board MemberOct 2022 — Nov 2023
    AI Driving Metaverse Group· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Part-time
  3. Chief Executive OfficerNov 2019 — Feb 2023
    Gallega Global Logistics· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Chief Operations OfficerMay 2016 — Oct 2019
    Almajdouie Logistics· Dammam, Saudi Arabia· Full-time
  5. General Manager - Supply Chain SolutionsOct 2014 — May 2016
    Massar· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  6. Regional Transport DirectorSep 2012 — Sep 2014
    Able Transport· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  7. General Manager - Automotive LogisticsJan 2011 — Jun 2012
    Al Futtaim· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  8. Transport Solutions ManagerNov 2009 — Jan 2011
    UPS· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  9. Country Business Development Manager, UAEMar 2005 — Nov 2009
    UPS· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  10. Researcher and Trainer/ MentorJul 2002 — Nov 2004
    Global Trade Training· South Africa· Full-time
  11. National Operations ManagerDec 1999 — May 2002
    FedEx Express· South Africa· Full-time

Education

Top skills

WarehousingBudgetsAir FreightManagementShippingOperations Management

About

An accomplished and results-driven CEO & Board Advisor with 25+ years of experience at integrating strategy & operations to deliver outstanding stakeholder value in Logistics, Distribution, Transport, Project Cargo, Express & Warehousing across the Middle East & Africa region. Expertise in establishing & stewarding organizations, driving business growth & profitability, mentoring executive teams, optimizing operational & financial performance, building strategic partnerships & innovating to deploy scalable, data-led solutions in complex cross-functional environments. Proficient in delivering greenfield projects & creating opportunities for revenue growth streams. A trusted business advisor & keynote speaker with regional commercial fluency & insight. 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 • Keynote S

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