Based in Thailand, new appointees will report to GAC HQ in Dubai
Dubai: The GAC shipping, logistics and marine services Group has made two new appointments to strengthen its global logistics activities.
John Faulds is named GAC Logistics' Global Account Manager, based in Bangkok. He brings to his new role a wealth of logistics expertise built from a career that spans three decades. Prior to his appointment, he served for more than eight years as GAC's Strategic Purchasing Unit Manager - Air Freight in Thailand, responsible for air freight purchasing strategy. Before joining GAC, John served as Vice President of Jardine Logistics in the USA and Thailand where he managed numerous blue chip accounts.
Thanida Amornpatsophon assumes John's previous role as Strategic Purchasing Unit Manager - Air Freight, in Bangkok. She will be responsible for the improvement and re-evaluation of GAC's air freight purchasing activities, with special focus on adding value and maximising savings. Prior to her appointment, Thanida was a Strategic Purchasing Unit Executive - Air Freight, where she built a strong record in negotiating with suppliers.
Both John Faulds and Thanida Amornpatsophon report to the GAC Corporate Headquarters in Dubai. Their appointments come into effect on 1 February 2009.
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About the GAC Group
GAC managers and staff emphasise human dignity as a core value in their operating philosophy. They value long-term relationships with business partners, customers and suppliers and seek win-win solutions to the challenges of modern business. GAC's 8,000 people are found in over 300 offices worldwide and speak more than 100 languages. Headquartered in Dubai, the Group is local in action and global in attitude.
Since its establishment by Swedish transport interests in 1956, GAC has grown to become a leading global provider of shipping, logistics, marine and related services. For more information, visit www.gacworld.com.
About GAC Logistics
GAC Logistics serves the worldwide needs of manufacturers, distributors and retailers with particular emphasis on the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), textiles, pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, electronics, entertainment and oil & gas sectors. It delivers a complete range of supply chain and logistics solutions, including air and sea freight, warehousing and distribution, road transportation, project logistics, ship spares logistics, international moving and courier services. GAC Logistics, GAC Shipping and GAC Marine combine their expertise to provide a world-leading ship spares delivery service offered through GAC Marine Logistics.
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