Charle Malas

Visionary logistics and supply chain executive with 38+ years of global experience leading high-impact infrastructure projects across the Middle East, Europe, and the Caucasus. Proven track record in dry-port development, multimodal logistics, and strategic negotiations with government and private entities. Renowned for delivering innovative solutions that drive economic growth, operational efficiency, and stakeholder value. Keynote speaker, published thought leader, and inventor with a patented cargo-handling technology.

• Relocation: Willing to relocate globally
• Nationality: British
• Availability: Immediately at short notice

• Advisor to the Minister of Economy, Ministry of Economy, Republic of Armenia, 2022-02-01, 2024-03-01, Conceptualised, designed and proposed the Shirak Dry-Port SEZ project, Drafted national logistics geo-mapping and policy frameworks, Advised on regional infrastructure agreements and customs simplification, Authored key project documentation including ToRs and feasibility scopes, Represented Armenia in bilateral talks and regional integration forums
• General Manager, Skyport Project Management, 2018-05-01, 2021-08-01, Secured $25M contract with the Georgian government for airport logistics hub, Developed 'Qatamaran' ferry brand and led concept-to-proposal delivery for Qatar, Published white paper on regional cross-border super-hub economic free zones
• General Manager - Logistics Iraq, Gulftainer LLC (Momentum Logistics), 2017-04-01, 2018-03-01, Delivered 68% YoY revenue growth, Added $3M monthly via extended Hyundai and GE contracts, Led ISO 14001/9001 accreditation process
• Operations Manager, Umm Qasr Logistics Centre (Gulftainer LLC), 2014-04-01, 2017-03-01, Achieved 160% profit margins in new LCL operation, Reduced vendor costs by 25% through qualification reforms, Introduced customs-approved processes with 65%-time reduction

• Patent Holder, Elongated Cargo Cradle (GB2610005B / WO2023/139387)
• Keynote Speaker, eLogi25 Summit on Dry Ports & SEZs
• Guest Lecturer, Kingston University MBA Program
• National & regional logistics advisor, Armenia, Iraq, Georgia
• Presenter, Presented at AUA, Shirak State, Yerevan Economics, Brusov University

• BSc, Applied Physics with Electronics, Kingston University
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Excel-based
• Advanced Financial & Forecast Modelling, Fitch Learning
• Certified Lean & Change Management
• Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Six Sigma Academy, MTF Institute

Designed and patented the IACC (Interchangeable Adaptable Corner Cast) as a universal building block for the safe, efficient and cost effective handling and transportation of out of gauge cargo.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Advanced Financial & Forecast Modeling

Certified Lean and Change Management

In a world of automated terminals and digital logistics, the physical 'handshake' between sea, rail, and road remains a point of significant inefficiency. My invention, the IACC, was born from operational observation during my time in Iraq.

Standard container casting hasn't evolved to meet the needs of modern multimodal transport. The IACC introduces a level of adaptability that allows specialized cargo cradles and non-standard loads to interface seamlessly with existing global infrastructure. It is more than a component; it is a universal adapter for the physical supply chain, designed to reduce equipment changeover time by up to 40% and drastically lower the 'Total Cost of Logistics' for complex cargo.