Simon Riddle

About

With a Bachelor's degree in Management and Logistics from Cranfield University, I have built a robust career in the logistics and maritime industry. Currently, I serve as the Regional Manager for Victoria and South Australia at Svitzer Australia, where I oversee operations and manage regional teams. Previously, I was the Australia Commercial General Manager at DP World Australia, leading commercial strategy and operations. My extensive experience includes roles at A.P. Moller - Maersk, such as Regional Head of Cargo Operations and Head of Oceania and South East Asia Operations. I began my career at P&O Nedlloyd, progressing from a Graduate Trainee to Europe-Latin America Marketing Manager. My career is marked by a consistent focus on optimizing processes, enhancing service delivery, and driving business growth.

Experience

• Regional Manager Victoria and South Australia · Svitzer Australia11-01-2022

  Responsible for overseeing operations, managing regional teams, and ensuring service delivery in Victoria and South Australia.

• Australia Commercial General Manager · DP World Australia05-01-2020 – 11-01-2022

  Led commercial strategy and operations, driving business growth and customer satisfaction across Australia.

• Regional Head of Cargo Operations · A.P. Moller - Maersk09-01-2018 – 04-01-2020

  Managed cargo operations across the region, ensuring efficiency and compliance with industry standards.

• Head of Oceania and South East Asia Operations Asia Pacific · A.P. Moller - Maersk02-01-2012 – 08-01-2018

  Oversaw operations in Oceania and South East Asia, optimizing processes and enhancing service delivery.

• General Manger Global Equipment Management · A.P. Moller - Maersk10-01-2009 – 01-01-2012

  Directed global equipment management, ensuring availability and maintenance of equipment worldwide.

• General Manager Asia Europe Capacity Management · A.P. Moller - Maersk02-01-2008 – 10-01-2009

  Managed capacity planning and optimization for Asia-Europe trade routes.

• Trade Manager Inter European Trade · Maersk Line Copenhagen01-01-2006 – 02-01-2008

  Handled trade management and operations for inter-European trade routes.

• Europe - Latin America Marketing Manager P&O Nedlloyd · P&O Nedlloyd06-01-2005 – 01-01-2006

  Developed and executed marketing strategies for Europe-Latin America trade.

• Graduate Trainee · P&O Nedlloyd10-01-2003 – 06-01-2005

  Completed a comprehensive training program covering various aspects of the shipping industry.

Education

• Cranfield UniversityBachelor's degree, Management and Logistics
• Cranfield UniversityManagement & Logistics, Management & Logistics

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