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David ThatcherManaging Director
“I have always been ambitious to grow the business through focussing on the customer and their requirements. And we are equally committed to the development of our staff - they are the best asset we have. My job still isn’t done here and I am looking forward to the next 15 years!
Joe CarboneSales Director
With 11 years of experience at Magellan, Joe is now Sales Director. Fresh out of school, Joe found his first job in 1989 in a logistics industry that was, at the time, much smaller than what it is now. Even then, Joe could see the potential for the industry itself after realising that Australian companies were moving their manufacturing offshore.
Daniel CrawfordOperations Manager
Daniel was in the middle of a Physics & Engineering degree at University when he decided that he needed a break from study to focus on his career aspirations and evaluate what course would help him achieve his professional goals.
Con XegasNSW Branch Manager
Con is an international freight specialists and has had the pleasure to grow with the company over the last 5 years after joining the NSW branch of Magellan in its infancy. After completing a business degree and searching for careers in the B2B space, Con landed himself in the logistics space after discovering the freight forwarding industry as well as what he believes is ‘luck’.
Paul KnightNew Zealand Manager
Paul is Magellan’s New Zealand Manager, tasked with the development and growth of Magellan’s NZ headquarters. Paul took on the role after he was significantly impressed with Magellan’s focus on delivering quality service and the value that his 32 years of experience within the logistics industry could contribute to the success of the business.
Lechae DolanCustomer Service Manager
Lechae is Magellan’s trusted Customer Service Manager who was drawn to the business through both the appeal of the freight forwarding industry and the recommendation provided by Magellan’s Senior Sales Director.
Helen GeorgantonisFinancial Controller
Having been in the finance sector for more than 20 years, Helen brings a wealth of comprehensive, diverse knowledge and her motivation to succeed in her job is the motivation to make Magellan Logistics an even more dynamic leader in the freight forwarding sector.
Our Story
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1997
David Thatcher founded Magellan Logistics in Melbourne
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1998
The business hired its first employee
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2000
With 5 employees, Magellan moved to its own office
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2002
Magellan was granted corporate Customs Broker licence
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2003
Acquired Janz Customs and grew to 9 employees
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2005
Acquired CPS Customs and with 15 staff, moved to new premises
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2009
Awarded Freight Forwarder of the Year by the Lloyds List / Daily Commercial News and head office moved to larger premises in Tullamarine -
2010
Finalist in BRW Private Business Awards – Excellence in Management Practices
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2012
Off-shore handling service launched -
May 2015
New Zealand office opens
