WeFreight, a leading logistics solutions company, today announced the appointment of Pramod Raj as the Managing Director for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, effective April 2024.

In his new role, Pramod brings around 40 years of expertise across the logistics and supply industry of the Middle East and the USA. With his strong leadership skills, he will be responsible for spearheading the company’s growth and innovation across KSA.

In his previous roles, Pramod worked with Centurion Shipping as the Director of Agencies, Corten Shipping as the Director, CEVA Logistics as the Managing Director, AMI Worldwide as the CEO and Group General Manager, and CMA Emirates as the Agency Manager. His core competencies include team management, negotiation, operations and logistics management, supply chain management, international trade, P&L management, strategic planning and development, and commercial and operational risk management.

Welcoming Pramod to the leadership position, Axel Herzhauser, Global MD of WeFreight, said, “Pramod’s experience in the logistics sector makes him the ideal leader to drive our expansion and innovation strategies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His leadership and operational expertise will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our presence in the region and deliver exceptional service to our clients.”

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Pramod also added, “I am honoured to join WeFreight and lead the team in Saudi Arabia. The opportunity to contribute to the company’s growth and success in such a dynamic market is incredibly exciting. I look forward to leveraging my experience to enhance our operations, drive strategic initiatives, and deliver outstanding value to our customers.”

A month ago, Pramod also announced on LinkedIn that he will be moving to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to assume his new role and responsibilities with WeFreight.