Leadership

Helen was inspired to join our Magellan Logistics team because she knew our personalised approach to client service, people management, and business growth made it a perfect match for her talents.

After 20 years of financial sector experience, Helen’s unique blend of skills and professional expertise are invaluable in her dual roles as Head of Finance and General Manager.

Helen brings a wealth of diverse knowledge and talent with her determination to make Magellan an even more dynamic business. Helen is a pivotal member of our friendly team and enjoys working in a fun environment where relationships matter.

Con is an international freight specialist who has enjoyed growing with the company since establishing our NSW branch in 2008. After completing a business degree, Con landed in the logistics space after discovering freight forwarding. The leadership qualities of the Magellan management team inspired Con to pursue a career in an industry he describes as both “challenging and rewarding.”

An established leader himself, Con stands by the values that he feels are crucial to the success and prosperity of Magellan and its great team – positivity, flexibility, empathy and honesty.

Con’s strengths lie in his collegiate style and ability to create a cohesive, positive team environment.

As National Client Services Manager, Con has implemented streamlined processes that place the clients at the centre. He believes the “key to success for businesses our size is to develop and harness strong relationships with clients, staff and service providers.”

Edi brings a wealth of expertise across all international transport modes focusing on retail-specific freight. With more than 20 years of experience, Edi is proof that strong client relationships and a keen eye for detail are crucial elements in ensuring successful deliveries. Attracted by our reputation and specialist service suite, Edi joined Magellan in 2016.

Edi adopts a strategic approach to devising freight solutions for our clients – getting to know their business needs intimately and deftly changing course as conditions demand it. He has a drive for continuous improvement and an intuitive ability to problem solve, regularly exceeding service expectations.

As an integral member of our sales and management teams, Edi’s contributions regularly lead to service and process improvements across the board.

Jeff joined Magellan as New Zealand Manager in 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.

As a freight and logistics expert with over 20 years of experience in roles ranging from operations and customs manager to business development and general management, his expertise in all facets of the industry is evident.

Jeff cites self-motivation and perseverance as his key strengths. It’s easy to see Jeff fulfilling his twin ambitions of building long term client relationships through the provision of exceptional customer service and building Magellan NZ’s reputation in the market as one to trust and rely on.

Tania commenced her career in the volatile and challenging world of international freight forwarding more than 20 years ago.

With experience in imports, exports, warehousing, and management, Tania developed a solid foundation for her true calling – business development. In 2016 Tania took on the opportunity to establish a Queensland branch for Magellan, building it from the ground up. As a creative problem solver, this was the challenge she was after.

Motivated by her pride in knowing she has developed the best possible solutions for her clients, Tania is at home pouring her energy and passion into driving business growth and cultivating close customer relationships. Tania’s vision for the Brisbane branch to become the most admired forwarding business in the state for its commitment to client service is well within sight.

In 1990 Duncan took on a temporary role in air exports after leaving school. Within months, he was hooked and studying to become his family’s 3rd generation Customs Broker.

Decades on, Duncan remains committed to his ethos of exceeding customers’ expectations and the quest for operational excellence. Having had exposure to all facets of forwarding, Duncan isn’t surprised by anything, deftly handling all freight scenarios that come his way.

Duncan praised our innovative approach, high service levels and attention to client needs. When asked ‘Why Magellan?,” he cites the collegiate culture and family feel of Magellan, “Being able to go home every day knowing I’m part of such a team and feeling that my efforts are contributing to our success is very rewarding.”

Beginning his career in India, Charles provides a unique perspective as Magellan’s General Manager, Project Logistics.

After a 22 year career with Accord Logistics, Charles brings his wealth of expertise and practical experience to Magellan across a wide range of projects. His drive for success comes from his pure love of Project Logistics, engaging with people worldwide to critically evaluate each project to solve complex and unique problems for major international infrastructure projects.

Charles’s growth mindset sees him always striving for improvements. His career goal is to use Magellan’s success factors to shape it into a world-leading project logistics forwarder. With the team’s support and the knowledge his contribution is valued across the business, he is confident of success.

Having provided HR partnering in various sectors from oil and gas to public health, Erica was on the hunt for a fresh challenge in a new industry to sink her teeth into when she came across Magellan. She was immediately impressed by our strategic focus and investment in our most valuable resource – our people.

Erica is an HR Generalist with a solid employee relations background making her an invaluable contributor to the management team. As custodian of our Fundamentals program, her passion for change management and talent for building positive and productive cultures is evident. People are Erica’s motivation – uniting them around a common goal and supporting them to achieve it is what keeps her going.

With a background in advertising, branding and consulting, Melissa has had a hand in developing marketing strategies for corporates, start-ups and not for profits in a range of sectors for over 20 years.

A creative and commercially aware B-to-B marketer who excels at solving common and complex marketing problems, she was drawn to Magellan because of the critical role brand and marketing played in the business’ strategic plan and the unique challenge it represented.

Melissa is a firm believer that brands and businesses must walk the talk to live up to their identities. Her well-honed project management skills are regularly employed on Magellan’s many innovative initiatives to carve out an authentic image in our customer’s minds.