Global shipping, logistics and marine services group, GAC has appointed Peter Orange and Simon Rhodes as the new Regional Freight Sales Managers for Asia Pacific / Indian Subcontinent (APISC) and Middle East respectively.
Peter Orange, who is based in Malaysia, is responsible for driving GAC’s freight business in the APISC region, including developing and implementing regional sales strategies, launching new products and services, and building relations with key customers and partners.
Mr Orange brings over 18 years of experience in the logistics indistry in the Middle East, Europe and Australia, out of which 8 was spent with GAC in the Middle East. Prior to this new appointment, he was the Regional Freight Sales Manager based in Dubai.
Replacing Mr. Orange in Dubai is Simon Rhodes. Mr. Rhodes has been Logistics Manager in Lagos, Nigeria. In his capacity as the new Regional Freight Sales Manager for the Middle East, he will be based at the GAC Logistics Centre in Dubai and responsible for the continued growth of GAC’s logistics business in more than ten markets in this region.
Mr Rhodes brings to this position 28 years of experience in the logistics industry where he was involved in the oil, gas and marine offshore market sectors.
About the GAC Group
The GAC Group (GAC) is the world’s largest independent shipping, logistics and marine services provider, with over 250 offices worldwide.
Established in 1956, GAC’s core business covers three key areas – shipping, logistics and marine services. The GAC brand reflects value for money, quality, continuity, innovation and global reach.
GAC employs more than 7,000 people worldwide. The GAC Group corporate head office is in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. For more information about GAC, visit www.gacworld.com
About GAC Logistics
GAC Logistics specialises in a full range of supply chain and logistics solutions. These include air and sea freight, warehousing and distribution, road transportation, project logistics, global marine logistics, and international moving and courier services.
GAC Logistics operates an integrated worldwide network, serving international manufacturers, distributors and retailers from the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), textiles, pharmaceutical, automotive, electronics, entertainment, as well as oil and gas industries.
