Robert P. Frei

Career arc

1. Global Senior Vice President - Freight Forwarding OperationsNov 2024 — Present

   DP World· Full-time
2. Group SVP Air FreightJul 2023 — Present

   DP World· Full-time
3. Business Development DirectorNov 2018 — Oct 2023

   TAC Index Ltd.· Zürich Area, Switzerland
4. COO Air & OceanOct 2013 — Aug 2016

   JCL Logistics· Switzerland
5. Partner - Global Sector Leader Freight ForwardingJul 2011 — Nov 2018

   SStanton Chase International· Zurich
6. Global Head of Product & Procurement AirJan 2006 — Jun 2011

   Panalpina Management Ltd.· Basel Area, Switzerland
7. Head Corporate DevelopmentJan 2002 — Jan 2006

   Panalpina Management Ltd.
8. COO - Chief Operating OfficerJan 2000 — Dec 2001

   Panalpina World Transport Ltd.
9. Senior VP1986 — 1995

   Air Sea Broker Ltd

Education

• IMD (International Institute for Management Development) - Business Programs
  OWP1996 — 1996
• Columbia Business School
  CSEP113 · Economics, Learning2002 — 2002
• Cranfield University
  Leveraging Supply Chain Management · Supply Chain Management2002 — 2002

About

With more than thirty years of experience leading international logistics and air freight, I've had the privilege of shaping the industry's evolution. From senior roles at leading freight forwarding companies to my position as COO at Panalpina Group, I've consistently driven innovation and growth. Currently, I lead freight forwarding operations, product development, procurement, and pricing for international ocean and air freight at DP World Logistics. I'm committed to leveraging my extensive experience and network to execute our company's strategy and drive positive change within the industry. At Panalpina Group, I spearheaded global air freight product and procurement for two decades with great teams. Additional roles involved developing corporate strategy, executing M&A, and pioneeri

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