Regarded as one of the most renowned figures in the logistics industry with nearly 30 years’ experience behind him, Ranjeev Menon has brought new possibilities to the third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, leading GWC (Gulf Warehousing Company) to become one of the fastest growing companies in the MENA region.
Under his leadership, the company has developed its logistics infrastructure to over 3 million square meters, including the largest privately owned logistics parks in the region, offering end-to-end supply chain solution across 20 facilities and logistics hubs.
He has done so by optimizing operations, offering unique services, providing excellence in logistical support to small and medium businesses.
He has built up and been the driving force behind GWC’s reputation and services, which played a key role when the company was announced the Official Host National Logistics Provider for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
GWC’s Logistics Hub and UPS Customer Centre at the Ras Bufontas Free Zone is a world class infrastructure that has temperature-controlled warehouses and frozen storage chambers, offering unmatched logistical and last mile delivery options to the aviation, pharmaceutical and events industries including FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
“GWC IS COMMITTED TO MAKING PROCESSES TIMESENSITIVE, QUALITYCENTRED, CUSTOMERDRIVEN AND EFFICIENCYBOUND.”
Menon believes that the improving logistics environment has played a critical role in making it increasingly easier to import and export goods to and from the state. “As the transport and logistics sector continues to enjoy infrastructure investments and new projects, there could be more opportunities for the logistics sector.”
He adds: “GWC is committed to making processes time-sensitive, quality-centred, customer-driven and efficiency-bound. This is where a partner like UPS gives us the opportunity to build trust, expand, and offer seamless services to our clients, especially the MSMEs.”
Menon holds a Master of Business in Supply Chain & Logistics Management from RMIT University of Melbourne, Australia. He started his career with such esteemed companies as MESCO, DHL, and Agility in the UAE and Qatar, until assuming his role with GWC in 2009.