Benjamin FOQUEREAU
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Guillaume ANDRIEU
I had the chance to benefit from Benjamin’s experience and advises when he was Chief Operations Officer of AMT Group. Open-minded, easy-going but with a demanding professional character, Benjamin is a results oriented Marine & Logistics specialist. His strong analytical skills and risks management mindset make him a very appreciated support in issues anticipation and/or intricate problems solving. I strongly believe that his knowledges and skills will be a true asset to any company facing Logistics and Supply-Chain challenges.
Mohan Thattai
A very efficient and straight forward man. never willing to give up when takes up a right cause for the organisation!
Guillaume ANDRIEU
I had the chance to benefit from Benjamin’s experience and advises when he was Chief Operations Officer of AMT Group. Open-minded, easy-going but with a demanding professional character, Benjamin is a results oriented Marine & Logistics specialist. His strong analytical skills and risks management mindset make him a very appreciated support in issues anticipation and/or intricate problems solving. I strongly believe that his knowledges and skills will be a true asset to any company facing Logistics and Supply-Chain challenges.
Mohan Thattai
A very efficient and straight forward man. never willing to give up when takes up a right cause for the organisation!
Guillaume ANDRIEU
I had the chance to benefit from Benjamin’s experience and advises when he was Chief Operations Officer of AMT Group. Open-minded, easy-going but with a demanding professional character, Benjamin is a results oriented Marine & Logistics specialist. His strong analytical skills and risks management mindset make him a very appreciated support in issues anticipation and/or intricate problems solving. I strongly believe that his knowledges and skills will be a true asset to any company facing Logistics and Supply-Chain challenges.
Mohan Thattai
A very efficient and straight forward man. never willing to give up when takes up a right cause for the organisation!
Guillaume ANDRIEU
I had the chance to benefit from Benjamin’s experience and advises when he was Chief Operations Officer of AMT Group. Open-minded, easy-going but with a demanding professional character, Benjamin is a results oriented Marine & Logistics specialist. His strong analytical skills and risks management mindset make him a very appreciated support in issues anticipation and/or intricate problems solving. I strongly believe that his knowledges and skills will be a true asset to any company facing Logistics and Supply-Chain challenges.
Mohan Thattai
A very efficient and straight forward man. never willing to give up when takes up a right cause for the organisation!
Experience
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AMT S.A.
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Switzerland
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operations Officer
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Sep 2018 - Present
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Necotrans
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Republic of Congo, Pointe-noire
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Managing Director
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Oct 2016 - Aug 2018
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TLC Transportation & Logistic Consulting
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Switzerland
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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100 - 200 Employee
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Country Manager
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Jan 2012 - Sep 2016
Managing a vast Customers portfolio ranging from non-Oil & Gas businesses, Building/Construction companies (French, Brazilian, Portuguese and Chinese) and all actors of the Oil & Gas activity. TLC SA being the logistics and consulting leader in EG for Oil & Gas activity, my experience ranges from upstream to downstream activity: • Block attribution processes and Contracts (PSC’s)Site Survey • Exploration & drilling Campaign (supervised 5 drilling campaigns over the last 5… Show more Managing a vast Customers portfolio ranging from non-Oil & Gas businesses, Building/Construction companies (French, Brazilian, Portuguese and Chinese) and all actors of the Oil & Gas activity. TLC SA being the logistics and consulting leader in EG for Oil & Gas activity, my experience ranges from upstream to downstream activity: • Block attribution processes and Contracts (PSC’s)Site Survey • Exploration & drilling Campaign (supervised 5 drilling campaigns over the last 5 years). • Well intervention • Field development • Subsea installation • Production (approved vendor by the 4 EG oil operators) • Mobilisation and running of FPSO, FLNG (project), normally Unmanned Installation (NUI) • All the associated companies (support vessels, Procurement, Helicopters, chemicals, OCTG…) Acting as Resident Country General Manager responsible for in country management of 3 agencies (Malabo, Luba, Bata) and 100 multicultural staff (Expatriates and Nationals) I am responsible for all TLC SA operations in EG including but not limited to the following: • Personally responsible for safekeeping TLC's 'Footprint' in EG; establish and maintain appropriate business relationships with customers, suppliers, Government representatives, partners and other stakeholders • Manage and administer business functions as well as office administration, provide general day-to-day in-country support • Being personally TRACE certified and participating regularly in Oil operators trainings, insures Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and UKBA compliance and promotion • HSE and Safety Programs (Implementing, Training, Compliance and Reporting) • Financial Activities (Account receivable and Payable/Cash Calls/Budget & Reporting/Cost Savings) • Implementing Local & Social Content Programs • Other duties consistent with the role as Country Manager
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Branch Manager
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Jun 2011 - Dec 2011
Acting as Resident Branch Manager, I managed and administered business functions and office administration, providing general day-to-day agency support. Providing services to international construction company to achieve big national projects in a very short time: Stadium for the Africa Cup of Nations, Highways, Bridges, Hotels etc. Other duties consistent with the role as Branch Manager.
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Necotrans
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66, Rue Pierre-Charron, 75008, Paris France
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Liner Manager
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Dec 2010 - May 2011
NCT NECOTRANS Group – GETMA International (Paris, France) Sales Manager and Key accounts Manager for Liners Business. NCT NECOTRANS Group – GETMA International (Paris, France) Sales Manager and Key accounts Manager for Liners Business.
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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (India) Pvt. Limited
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Maritime
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700 & Above Employee
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Country Manager
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Feb 2007 - Apr 2010
As Managing Director I was to represent, develop and protect the Japanese Shipping company’s (Mitsui O.S.K Lines) interests at all times. My main objective was to set up an independent and fully owned Shipping Agency for Containers and Car Carrier business, increase income and reduce costs, which was successfully accomplished in September 2008 whilst managing a staff of over one hundred people :Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Nigeria) Ltd. Select and recruit employees. Select and manage the… Show more As Managing Director I was to represent, develop and protect the Japanese Shipping company’s (Mitsui O.S.K Lines) interests at all times. My main objective was to set up an independent and fully owned Shipping Agency for Containers and Car Carrier business, increase income and reduce costs, which was successfully accomplished in September 2008 whilst managing a staff of over one hundred people :Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Nigeria) Ltd. Select and recruit employees. Select and manage the suppliers and other service providers. Setting up the various departments: Human resources, Legal, IT, Financial Procedures, Operations, Sales/Marketing, Invoicing, releasing … Activity reporting to the Regional Head Office in Rotterdam and Group Head Office in Tokyo, Board meetings, Annual General Meetings, Budget presentations (Agency $2,000,000/year and Line $20,000,000/year) as well as annual results. Management of key accounts (LG Corp, Toyota, CFAO…)
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Regional General Manager
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Apr 2004 - Feb 2007
Regional General Manager for the West African French-speaking countries (Ivory Coast, Benin, Togo, Senegal, Cameroun, Guinea). Management of the key accounts (Nestlé, Cargill, Barry Callebaut…) cocoa, cotton, fruits…
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Africa Global Logistics
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France
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Freight and Package Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Liner Representative for Mitsui O.S.K Line
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Apr 2003 - Apr 2004
Regional General Manager for the West African French-speaking countries (Ivory Coast, Benin, Togo, Senegal, Cameroun, Guinea). Management of the key accounts (Nestlé, Cargill, Barry Callebaut…) cocoa, cotton, fruits…
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Delmas Shipping Line (Ex Bolloré, Now CMA-CGM) - Line Manager
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Apr 1999 - Apr 2003
Line Manager / Sales and Operations Manager, In charge of the French Shipping company’s (Delmas) interests in Benin and Niger. Setting up the Statistical Division.
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Liner Representative for Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
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Sep 1997 - Apr 1999
Shipping Manager, Sales Manager and owner’s representative for the Italian Shipping company MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) in Senegal and Mali. Sales, Logistics and day to day business. Stock management of reefer containers for northbound trade (fruits and frozen fish), trade to inland countries.
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Africa Global Logistics
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France
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Freight and Package Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Commercial Department - Trainee
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Jul 1997 - Jul 1997
Delmas Shipping Line - Commercial Department Setting up the statistic Department using Crystal Report System Delmas Shipping Line - Commercial Department Setting up the statistic Department using Crystal Report System
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Inov8v Marine Group
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United States
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Maritime
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1 - 100 Employee
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Export Department - Trainee
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Jul 1996 - Aug 1996
Leading the Industry since 1965 in sonar design and innovative fishing electronics, Was in charge of canvassing new market in West Africa for their Sonar models. Leading the Industry since 1965 in sonar design and innovative fishing electronics, Was in charge of canvassing new market in West Africa for their Sonar models.
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Rodman Polyships
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C/ Rios Teis 36216, Vigo España
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Tendering Assistant
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Jul 1995 - Aug 1995
Rodman Polyships Shipyard, In charge of the tenders for the Patrol Boats and special crafts division Canvassing West African Market Rodman Polyships Shipyard, In charge of the tenders for the Patrol Boats and special crafts division Canvassing West African Market
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Africa Global Logistics
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France
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Freight and Package Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Freight Forwarder Trainee
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Feb 1995 - Mar 1995
Airfreight Forwarder Import/Export Custom Clearing agent Airfreight Forwarder Import/Export Custom Clearing agent
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Assurances Yannick Le Maguer, Concarneau, France
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Avenue de bielefeld senne, 29900, Concarneau
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Trainee
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Jul 1994 - Jul 1994
Insurrance company specialised in Vessels. Monitoring the fleet of vessels located in West Africa Claims Assessment Insurrance company specialised in Vessels. Monitoring the fleet of vessels located in West Africa Claims Assessment
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LIFEL SA
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Min de Brienne Caseno 61 33800 Bordeaux France
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Export Assistant
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Feb 1994 - Feb 1994
Trading on the Bordeaux' wholesale food market of Fruits and Vegetables. Import / Export from and to Africa Trading on the Bordeaux' wholesale food market of Fruits and Vegetables. Import / Export from and to Africa
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Africa Global Logistics
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France
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Freight and Package Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Trainee
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Dec 1993 - Dec 1993
Express mail Delivery & small Packages Express mail Delivery & small Packages
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Société Ivoirienne de Transit Abidjan, Ivory Coast (Groupe SIFCA)
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Boulevard du Port, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
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Trainee
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Jul 1993 - Jul 1993
Freight Forwarding Specialised in Coffee & Cocoa Freight Forwarding Specialised in Coffee & Cocoa
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Sifca
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Côte d'Ivoire
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Farming
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300 - 400 Employee
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Trainee
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Jul 1992 - Jul 1992
Coffee & Cocoa Processing plant in Abidjan. Full assesment of the processes. Coffee & Cocoa Processing plant in Abidjan. Full assesment of the processes.
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Education
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ISEG (Institut Supérieur Européen de Gestion) - Business & Finance School - Bordeaux, France
HND (International Trade), Bachelor’s degree,(International Marketing), Master(International Trade), International Business/Trade/Commerce -
Lycée Français Blaise Pascal d’Abidjan
6ème; 5ème; 4ème; 3ème; 2nd; 1ère B; Terminale B., Economics -
Le Collège international Jean Mermoz, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
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Le Cours Sevigné, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
CE2; CM1