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Work Background
SeaLeadManaging Director
Aug. 2024Kenya• Coordinate with stakeholders to optimize logistical processes and enhance operational efficiency in East Africa for SeaLead.
• Manage strategic partnerships and navigate maritime regulations to drive profitability for the company.
• Oversee the company's interests as the Owner's Representative, ensuring seamless operations in the region.
Petro ServicesCountry Manager Angola
Nov. 2023 - Aug. 2024Angola• Led strategic development and operational strategies for Petro Services in Angola, achieving financial targets and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Enhanced brand image and managed employees to drive business growth through effective leadership and decisive action.
Pacific International Lines (PTE) LtdHead of Kenya & Uganda Cluster
Aug. 2023 - Oct. 2023Kenya
Pacific International Lines (PTE) LtdGeneral Manager at PIL (Kenya) Ltd
Oct. 2019 - Aug. 2023Mombasa, Kenya• Directed business functions, maintained client relationships, and generated new business to meet objectives.
• Managed operational costs, improved administration processes, and engaged with vendors for sustainability.
• Elected to the Board of Directors in November 2021 to oversee strategic decision-making.
Pacific International LinesCluster Head
Oct. 2019 - Oct. 2023Direct and manage the organization’s business activities, develop and implement effective business strategies, identify business opportunities, and monitor financial activities. Direct business functions, maintain client relationships, generate new business, allocate budget resources, formulate policies, coordinate business operations, monitor and motivate staff, manage operational costs, ensure good customer service, improve administration processes, engage with vendors, hire and train employees, increase staff productivity, improve service, ensure sustainability, and meet business objectives.
AMT SARegional Branch Manager at AMT SA - Oil & Gas Division
Apr. 2015 - Sep. 2019Cabinda, AngolaManaged Cabinda & Soyo agencies, focusing on Oil & Gas industry services Involved in major projects: Kaombo, Mafumeira Sul, Lianzi, Congo River Crossing Collaborated with industry leaders: Chevron, Total, Saipem, Subsea 7, Transocean, etc. Secured customs clearance & freight forwarding for Caio Port project (China Road Bridge Corp.) Represented AMT subsidiary and acted as agent for Universal Africa Lines
AMT Angola – Oil & Gas DivisionBranch Manager
Apr. 2015 - Oct. 2019Direct and manage business activities of two regional agencies with transnational services in shipping agency, freight management services and personal logistics support services dedicated to the Oil & Gas industry, with close interaction with a wide range of clients, such as Chevron, Total EP Angola, Subsea 7, Transocean, Heerema Marine Contractors, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Maersk Supply, Maersk Drilling, EnscoRowan, Svitzer, Seacor Marine and Algoa Fabrication Angola.
Subsea 7Site Representative / Senior Logistics Coordinator
Sep. 2013 - Apr. 2015Lobito, AngolaSubsea 7 Representative at SONAMET, Lobito, Angola Liaison with clients and local authorities for CLOV (TOTAL), GES (BP), and LIANZI (CHEVRON) projects Logistics Coordinator managing 5 direct reports and 60+ expats Oversaw materials management, marine operations, and personnel logistics Coordinated vessel port calls, customs relations, and onshore/offshore personnel movements
Subsea 7Senior Representative
Sep. 2013 - Apr. 2015Company representative at SONAMET yard, acting liaison officer with local authorities and other governmental bodies with an active role in 3 simultaneous projects CLOV (TOTAL), GES (BP) and LIANZI (CHEVRON) in the logistics coordination of Materials, Marine and People, with over 60+ ex-pats on site and various subcontractors.
BolloréRegional Manager
Jul. 2007 - Aug. 2013Lobito, AngolaManagement of a shipping, freight forwarding and logistics regional agency, operating a container yard, warehousing and trucking activities, with 50+ employees. • Responsible for agency Budget and P&L. • Business development prime mover. In 2007 led the set-up of 1st private container yard in Lobito, Angola for all major shipping lines servicing this port, handling over 30,000 TEUs/year, while developing freight management services with volumes over 2,500 TEUs/year and warehousing services for customers on diverse market segments.
Bolloré Africa LogisticsRegional Director
Jul. 2007 - Aug. 2013Directed and managed a regional shipping and freight forwarding and logistics agency, operating container terminals and warehouse and trucking services with 120+ staff. Develop and implement agency business strategies, identify opportunities and monitor financial activities.
BolloréSDV AMI Angola - Logistics Manager
Jul. 2005 - Jun. 2007Luanda, AngolaActive participant in the reorganization of the freight forwarding department, responsible for the development of freight management services for different market segments, including Oil & Gas.
A.P. Moller - MaerskSenior Sales Manager
Jan. 2002 - Jun. 2005Lisbon Area, PortugalResponsible for export Key Accounts, representing a considerable amount of Maersk Line volumes ex-Portugal. Main responsibilities - promotion and implementation and development of Maersk Line strategy, through a strong involvement of the Portuguese sales team and other Maersk agencies.
A.P. Moller - Maersk Group – PortugalLine Manager
Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2003Manage the implementation and development of Maersk Line strategies for the market segment by substantially involving the sales teams of all regional agencies.
A.P. Moller - MaerskCountry Manager
Apr. 1996 - Dec. 2001PortugalLed the startup and development of the organization, managing 4 department heads (SCM, Sea Freight, Air Freight, and Warehouse & Distribution). Oversaw budgeting, P&L, business development, and operational implementation. Key achievements include establishing the Far East–Portugal corridor, launching Reebok’s operations in Portugal, and setting up warehousing and vendor management services for global clients like Reebok, Nike, Wal-Mart, and Linens ’n Things.
Maersk LineMarketing Manager
May. 1991 - Mar. 1996Lisbon Area, PortugalKey contributor to Maersk Portugal's growth;implemented corporate tools, promoted new services, and managed budgets. Maintained competitive tariffs and facilitated communication between sales and Copenhagen Line Management. Played an active role in two pan-European Sales and Marketing projects, laying groundwork for current tools.
A.P. Moller - Maersk Group – PortugalMarketing Manager
May. 1991 - Mar. 1996During this period, I was involved in developing the Maersk organisation, implementing and settling corporate business tools, and having an active role in the budget process and internal and external promotion of new services.
Instituto Hidrográfico - Marinha PortuguesaMarine Researcher
Nov. 1988 - Apr. 1991Lisbon Area, PortugalActive participant in the project PO-WAVES, supported by NATO through the program "Science for Stability", which contributed to characterize the Portuguese costal wave climatology.
SOPONATADeck Cadet
Aug. 1988 - Nov. 1988
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