Redefining Logistics

Carlos earned his credentials through a range of business-critical engagements, including large scale digital transformation programs, management of international supply chain & transportation networks, global process standardization and implementation of digital supply chain solutions for S&P 500 companies. He now applies his leadership and experience to drive superior value to clients in international trade through best in class digital experiences on the Shipa Freight platform. Supported by his leadership team, Carlos is formulating new strategies to challenge the traditional freight-forwarding model, to simplify international trade and tap into the global economy.

Since joining Shipa Freight at its start in 2017, Paul has been responsible for translating the vision of Shipa Freight into an easy-to-use online freight platform for our customers. Formerly Vice President of Digital Marketing for Agility, Paul managed Agility's website, mobile apps, content marketing, and online advertising campaigns. In his 25 year career, Paul has held various technology leadership positions with early-stage startups and Fortune 500 companies including Unisys, Destiny Web Solutions, and US Airways. Paul has a Master of Software Engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Computer Science from Brown University. Paul is based in Philadelphia.

James joined Shipa Freight in April 2018 and is based out of Dubai. He has a long history of web development and software project management, with a focus on logistics and financial systems. He was most recently an agile coach and trainer within Agility and oversaw implementation of the transformed operational and financial model for the company's next generation freight system, FOCiS. He has previously been based in Switzerland, Kuwait, Singapore and the US. James has a degree in Mathematics from the University of Florida and an MBA from INSEAD, in France.

With over 12 years of experience as an entrepreneur and intrapreneur, coupled with a passion in solving consumer and business problems with methodology, Hemang Kapur shares his marketing expertise with Shipa Freight. He has extensive experience creating optimized marketing and growth strategies for B2C and B2B digital businesses and driving measurable results. Hemang’s contributions to Shipa Freight and its partner companies goes a long way back, starting as a Senior Corporate Manager for Venture Capital and making his way to a position as Head of Centre of Excellence for Digital Marketing. Today, he holds a rank as our Chief Marketing Officer, lending his experience and expertise on growth marketing, business development, and venture capital.

Varun joined Shipa Freight in March, 2019 and is based out of Dubai. He has 17 years of experience in the International Shipping, Logistics and Supply Chain industry in different roles at Agility, Damco and Maersk based out of Middle East, Europe, US and South Asia.His most recent role was the Global Program Manager for OpsX, an initiative focused on transforming operations at Agility, before which he was the Global Head for Customer Service at Damco based out of The Hague, Netherlands. Varun has a degree in Economics, he holds an MBA in Finance and International Trade and is a graduate of the Maersk Institute of Shipping Education (MISE).