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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 CrawfordBusiness Improvements and Operations 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.
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.
Alex McNairnCustoms Manager
Every day Alex demonstrates his can-do attitude and talent for problem-solving in a range of complex situations and his contribution has further cemented Magellan’s reputation for excellent customer service in the industry. Looking to the future Alex is excited about contributing to Magellan’s continued growth and seeing it reap the benefits of the digital revolution with the new systems and processes recently implemented and be the gold standard for freight forwarding and customs broking it strives to be.
Our Story
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1997
David Thatcher establishes Magellan Logistics in Melbourne -
1998
The business hires its first employee -
2000
Magellan receives its Corporate Customs Licence -
2003
Magellan acquires Janz Customs and grows to 9 employees -
2005
Acquires CPS Customs and with 15 staff moves to new, larger premises
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2008
Opens Sydney office
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2009
Named Freight Forwarder of the Year by the Lloyds List / Daily Commercial News -
2010
Finalist in BRW Private Business Awards for Excellence in Management Practices -
2012
Launches off-shore handling service -
2015
New Zealand office opens -
2016
Brisbane office opens -
2018
Magellan earns Australian Trusted Trader accreditation -
2018
Implements new, flexible operating system -
NOW
More than 50 employees in 5 offices, across 3 countries, headquartered in company-owned premises in Tullamarine
