ARIF OZER OZSAN
COUNTRY DIRECTOR in Istanbul, Turkey
For more than 27 years, I have been actively involved in the Global Freight Forwarding and Logistics Industry, leading International Growth, Network Management, Sales & Business Development, Pricing Strategies, Operational Excellence, and Agent Relations across multiple regions and organizations.
Throughout my career, I have represented globally recognized logistics brands and developed strong international partnerships within worldwide logistics networks, including WCA and various leading global platforms since 2007.
My professional expertise covers:
✔ Global Network Management
✔ Agent Relations & Strategic Partnerships
✔ Freight Forwarding Operations
✔ Air, Ocean, Road, Intermodal & Isotank Transportation
✔ Sales & Business Development
✔ Pricing & Procurement Management
✔ International Expansion Strategies
✔ Cross-Border Logistics Solutions
✔ Team Leadership & Operational Optimization
During my career journey, I have successfully contributed to the growth and expansion of logistics organizations in Türkiye, Kazakhstan, CIS Countries, United Arab Emirates, Europe, UK, and the United States while managing multicultural business relationships and complex operational structures.
I strongly believe that sustainable logistics success is built on:
✔ Strong global partnerships
✔ Trust-based relationships
✔ Commercial vision
✔ Operational excellence
✔ Fast and solution-oriented communication
✅Excellent Knowledge of Global Networks Management, Overseas Sales & Business Development
✅Excellent Knowledge of Air, Intermodal, Multimodal, Road, Ocean
✅+25 years of experience in Sales & Marketing both at International & Turkish Markets
✅+20 years of Overseas Business Development and Network Management experience
✅+20 years of Team Management, Performance Management, Resources Management experience
✅+15 years of Sales-Pricing-Operations-PR-CRM Teams Management experience
✅+15 years of Corporate Restructuring, Employment, Engagement experience
✅+50 Freight Forwarders Network Conferences attendance
✅+50 Abroad clients & agents meetings & visits
✅+8 years abroad experience in Russia, Kazakhstan & U.A.E.
✅7 Prestigious Awards in Logistics & Supply Chain Sector ( 5 personal )
📩 Let’s connect and build stronger global logistics solutions together.