International Operations/Project Manager working in the humanitarian aid, transportation logistics industry, with over 21 years’ experience. Proven track record of working in complex environments and disaster response emergencies, as demonstrated in roles in Afghanistan and responding to the Ebola crisis in Liberia and Sierra Leone. Experienced in the secure transportation of health commodities and pharmaceuticals in the international development sector. Accustomed to international development and building relationships in local government, multi-donor, stakeholder and organisational environments, with USAID, UKAID and Non-Government Agencies. Practical thinker who excels both in leading a team and coordinating complex distribution planning activities. Proven ability to “hit the ground running” to establish, operate and complete projects, well under specific timeframes and usually under difficult circumstances. Extensive management knowledge of logistics/operations in Africa, honed through coordination of Tours in East Africa and through managing crisis situations and leading organisation change across West Africa. Recently, as Operations Manager, responsible for establishing a Charity Foundation for and on behalf of the Philanthropic Founders in the Russian Federation. Researched, investigated and structured the corporate governance for establishing other Charities in Uzbekistan and in the Philippines.