Charlie Eli Nichols

With more than a decade of experience in international shipping, Charlie Eli Nichols remains actively involved with his professional community through memberships in the World Customs Organization and the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law. Charlie Eli Nichols serves as an import-export offsite associate with Maxel & White International Shipping in Mobile, Alabama. His current position requires his involvement in every stage of the shipping process.

In addition to negotiating with international shippers, Mr. Nichols oversees the individual team leaders in charge of shipment logistics, making sure they have effectively collaborated with customs agents to gain clearance for overseas freight, completed all necessary documentation, properly compiled route assignments, and accurately calculated international fees. Much of Mr. Nichols' work involves using automated systems to register, identify, and track shipments.

He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota, where he studied computer science and business. In his leisure, he enjoys camping, canoeing, and hiking. He is also an avid reader, concertgoer, and automobile enthusiast.

Dedicoat is responsible for EMEAR sales, operations, growth initiatives and investments in strategic alliances throughout the region.

Customer success is his first priority and the foundation of the culture for his organisation. Passionate about helping customers achieve high levels of innovation and productivity through technology, Dedicoat was a founding member of the UK Information Age Partnership and a member of the European Commission ICT Taskforce to shape government initiatives and policies, combining long-term thinking with a focus on short-term deliverables.

Dedicoat's emphasis on leadership and people development is geared towards creating an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can contribute and reach their full potential. The team has won the number one ‘Great Place To Work' in multiple countries across the region as well as industry recognition amongst the leadership team for their talent, passion and professional dedication to social and business insight, and strategic innovation.

Dedicoat is a frequent speaker at industry and government events on the innovation potential of technology to transform business and society. He is a regular media commentator and guest presenter on CNBC. He engages with key political