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Rahul Mathew

Commercial Director | Senior Sales Strategist | Project Logistics and Freight Forwarding Expert
20.0 yrs experienceTransportation/Trucking/Railroad
Jan 2025

The move

MoveISS Palumbo Shipping Services → DHL Global Forwarding
TitleCommercial Director
LocationUAE & KSA → Dubai
Cross-border moveYes · Uae & Ksa → United Arab Emirates
Years in UAE15.1
Total experience20.0 years
DHL Global Forwarding headcount10,001+ employees
DHL Global Forwarding industryTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
DHL Global Forwarding HQBonn, North Rhine-Westphalia
DHL Global Forwarding typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Commercial DirectorJan 2025 — Present
    DHL Global Forwarding· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Commercial DirectorOct 2021 — Feb 2025
    ISS Palumbo Shipping Services· UAE & KSA· Full-time
  3. Deputy General Manager of SalesOct 2013 — Oct 2021
    deugro· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  4. Key Account ManagerMar 2011 — Aug 2013
    Consolidated Shipping Services· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  5. Regional ManagerAug 2008 — Sep 2010
    Jet Airfreight· India
  6. Sales Team LeaderAug 2003 — Jul 2006
    PL Shipping & Logistics Pvt. Ltd.· India

Education

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil
  • Malayalam

Top skills

Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)Problem SolvingProject SalesCustomer LoyaltyChange ManagementConflict Resolution

About

A highly accomplished professional in the logistics and freight forwarding industry, with a focus on driving sales growth and executing strategic initiatives that result in revenue growth and market expansion. As Commercial Director at ISS Palumbo Shipping Services, I led efforts to implement innovative sales frameworks, significantly increasing market share across the UAE and KSA. My leadership has been key in developing high-performing sales teams through a collaborative and accountable approach, consistently exceeding sales targets. I prioritize building lasting relationships with key clients and stakeholders, ensuring service excellence and positioning my organization as a preferred partner in the oil and gas sector, particularly with EPCs. My expertise in optimizing client relationshi

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