VANGUARD LOGISTICS - Key Persons


Andy Li

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Team
  • Regional Managing Director ( North East Asia )
As one of the pioneers of the China NVO market, Andy has deep understanding of the China and Asia markets from a commercial and operational perspective. He joined Vanguard in 2005 through the acquisition of OWS, a China based NVO Andy helped set-up.

Doreen Prix - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operations Officer
  • Member of the Leadership Team
Supporting our Operations Globally, Doreen joined Vanguard after more than 20 years leading operational and CFS excellence in companies such as DB Schenker and Schneider Electric. Doreen is responsible for the strategic development of our operations globally and our CFS Excellence program.

George Hassapis - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Chief Legal Officer
  • Member of the Leadership Team
George comes to Vanguard with more than 30 years of experience in the Transportation and Logistics field as both in-house and outside counsel for all types of both public and private, global transportation and logistics providers. As a business minded counsel, George promotes and encourages ethical business solutions that create value for shippers and carriers alike.

Graham Cousins - Chief Strategy Officer

Job Titles:
  • Chief Strategy Officer
  • Member of the Leadership Team
Graham has more than 20 years of experience in driving strategy and performance management for numerous corporate and private equity organizations across Europe, Africa and North America. He is focused on leading and directing strategic development and priorities for Vanguard.

Hal Donahue

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Team
  • Regional Managing Director ( LATAM )
Leading operations in the Latin Americas region, Hal joined Vanguard over 20 years ago and has spent much of that time in Latin America. Hal was directly involved in developing key markets and continues to drive Vanguard's expansion in the region. Hal oversees business activities across South America, Central America and the Caribbean.

Jeff Hoogesteger

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Team
  • Regional Managing Director ( Europe & Africa )
Responsible for our European and Africa regions, Jeff is a Senior Business Executive with 30+ years experience in the Logistics-SCM, Transport, Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry. Jeff has been an entrepreneur, board member and functional leader in companies including TNT, Geodis, NS and Maersk.

Jeff Lee - Chief Commercial Officer

Job Titles:
  • Chief Commercial Officer
  • Member of the Leadership Team
Jeff's career with Vanguard began in 1993. He has managed operations and sales at national and regional levels in North America, the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, Europe, and South East Asia. As Chief Operating Officer, Jeff's extensive executive and managerial experience enhance Vanguard's position as the NVOCC global leader.

Khai Minh

Job Titles:
  • Global Co

Mark Reid - CIO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Information Officer
  • Member of the Leadership Team
  • Global Technology Leader
Mark is a global technology leader with 25 years' experience in retail and logistics. Mark has a passion for delivering business solutions and customer outcomes from the use of technology and is focussed on driving innovation across all areas of Vanguard.

Michael Gomez

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Team
  • Regional Managing Director ( South West Asia )
Michael has over 27 years of experience in the industry, 22 of those with Vanguard Logistics. He is responsible for leading operations in the South West Asia regions including Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, Vietnam and Thailand.

Olivia Fidler

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Team
  • Regional Managing Director ( USA and Canada )
Olivia has over 30 years' experience in international transportation and logistics, ranging from NVOCC and Freight Forwarding to the airline industry. Her experience includes operations, product development and sales, and system development and deployment. Olivia leads our USA and Canada region with an emphasis on operational excellence and best-in-class services and solutions.

Onno Meij - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Member of the Leadership Team
  • Logistics Leader
Onno Meij is a career logistics leader with more than 25 years' experience working across the sub-segments of logistics of Mail, Express, Parcels and mainly Contract Logistics. Onno has worked in operational, finance and general management roles at various global leading logistics firms including CEVA, TNT and most recently DB Schenker.

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Thurso Barendse - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Member of the Leadership Team
  • Senior Financial Executive
Thurso is a senior financial executive with a 35-year operational background in the international logistics and supply-chain industry. Thurso has led global finance for Vanguard since joining the company in 2014. He has a consistent record in effective financial management, expanding businesses, and improving profitability in both public and private-owned companies.

Zeljko Blazic

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Leadership Team
  • Regional Managing Director ( SAPAC )
Leading Vanguard in the South Asia Pacific region, Zeljko brings more than 25 years of industry experience. Zeljko has been with Vanguard for over 24 years and oversees a team that provides optimal service in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.