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Paul Bassil

Regional Managing Director - MENA at TruKKer
30.2 yrs experienceLogistics & Supply Chain
May 2023

The move

MoveAramex → TruKKer
TitleGlobal Business Development Manager - Franchising → Regional Managing Director - MENA
LocationDubai → Saudi Arabia
Career arcLong-term resident
Cross-border moveYes · United Arab Emirates → Saudi Arabia
Native languageArabic
Years in UAE22.0
Total experience30.2 years
TruKKer headcount501-1,000 employees
TruKKer industryTruck Transportation
TruKKer HQRiyadh, Riyadh
TruKKer founded2016
TruKKer typePrivately Held

Career arc

  1. Regional Managing Director - MENAMay 2023 — Present
    TruKKer· Saudi Arabia· Full-time
  2. Vice President Of Business DevelopmentJan 2021 — Apr 2023
    TruKKer· UAE· Full-time
  3. Country ManagerNov 2018 — Jan 2021
    TruKKer· United Arab Emirates
  4. Global Business Development Manager - FranchisingJan 2014 — Present
    Aramex· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  5. Country ManagerJan 2013 — Jan 2014
    Aramex· Vietnam
  6. Country ManagerJul 2007 — Jan 2013
    Aramex· Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia
  7. Key Account ManagerMar 2006 — Jul 2007
    Aramex· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  8. Customer Account ManagerOct 2005 — Mar 2006
    Aramex· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  9. Customer Account Executive (Sales)Jan 2003 — Oct 2005
    Aramex· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  10. Customer Service ExecutiveMay 2002 — Jan 2003
    Aramex· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  11. Sales ExecutiveFeb 2000 — Oct 2001
    Istanbul Leather· Turkey
  12. Accounting Assistant and Sales RepresentativeMay 1996 — Jan 2000
    Nakhal Tours· Badaro, Beirut, Lebanon
  13. Accounting AssistantMay 1995 — Mar 1996
    Select Travel Services· Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon

Education

Languages

  • French · Full professional
  • Arabic · Native or bilingual
  • English · Full professional

Top skills

Logistics ManagementSupply Chain ManagementLogisticsNegotiationInternational LogisticsFreight Forwarding

About

I am an entrepreneurial General Manager with extensive experience in business development and turnaround, successfully implementing high-growth strategies and demonstrating exceptional business acumen and commercial insight. With particular expertise in freight forwarding and supply chain management, I led Aramex’s successful business expansions in the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa. A charismatic leader, I empower the team to succeed, supporting and encouraging their development. Fluent in Arabic, English and French, I build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, while keeping a finger on the pulse of new technologies and market demands. Contact: ✍ paul-bassil@hotmail.com ; ☎+971 55 6922965 ; +961 3 855870 AREAS OF EXPERTISE ⇨ International Business Expansions – W

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