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It’s our focus on the details that makes Magellan a great team
The Magellan Team
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!
Helen GeorgantonisGeneral Manager
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.
Con XegasNew South Wales Manager
Con is an international freight specialist and has had the pleasure to grow with the company since 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’.
Jeff BozichNew Zealand Manager
Jeff joined Magellan as New Zealand Manager in July 2019 as part of a rejuvenation of our NZ branch. Jeff had already seen enormous potential in Magellan NZ and was eager to get his hands on the reins to develop Magellan’s NZ market even further.
Tania NicolsonQueensland Manager
Tania spotted the opportunity to establish the Queensland branch for Magellan starting from scratch in 2016. As a creative problem solver this was the challenge Tania was looking for and she had the right experience and skills to make it a success. As she says - don’t wait for the perfect moment, take the moment and make it perfect.
Edi LenkicSales Manager (Vic)
Edi has added an extra string to Magellan’s bow. Using his export experience Edi has enhanced our operational expertise in this area and broadened the range of markets and commodities we handle.
Asked about what motivates him, Edi puts it down to a combination of the faith management has in him and the support and resources they provide – a combination of autonomy and teamwork.
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 -
2008
Opens Sydney office -
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 -
2021
MagTrack - a new digital partner portal launched -
2021
Well known project freight forwarder Accord International is integrated into Magellan, further expanding our services -
NOW
More than 50 employees in 5 offices, across 3 countries, headquartered in company-owned premises in Tullamarine
