Gordon Wright

Founder

Tervuren, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

Experienced senior professional with a demonstrated history of working as a national regulator (Customs/Border Force), senior policy adviser at the European Commission followed by heading up border management initiatives within the in the airlines/aviation industry for IATA. Retired from DHL Express Vice President for Customs and Regulatory Affairs Europe and has set up a consultancy company called Wrightwise BV. Recent activities have included work undertaken for the EU Commission, the German development agency and the International Monetary Fund. I also represent the International Air Cargo Association at the WCO, including the Private Sector Consultive Group. Skilled in Freight, Trade Facilitation, International Trade, Public Policy, and Security Management. Strong professional with a Masters in law focused on supply chain security, cross border trade, e-commerce and border management solutions.

Experience

  • Founder at WRIGHTWISE BV
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Dear Friends & Colleagues, I would like to share some exciting career news with you all. I have begun a new (semi-retired) phase in my professional career - as my own boss! Therefore, last week, I have said a sad goodbye to DHL (including my wonderful Europe Customs & Regulatory Affairs team) in order to embark on this new adventure under the business name of Wrightwise B.V. based in Belgium. I will provide consultancy services independently and collaborating with esteemed colleagues, such as CT Strategies, on a range of border management topics including Customs, trade facilitation and aviation security (cargo). My website will soon be up and running, however, in the meantime if you wish to get in contact with me, I can be reached via my new work email address: [email protected]

  • Vice President, Customs and Regulatory Affairs EU at DHL Express
    Feb 2021 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Head Border Management at International Air Transport Association (IATA)
    Nov 2011 - Dec 2020 · 9 yrs 2 mos

    Cargo and Mail Supply chain security Customs expert

  • Policy Officer at European Commission
    Aug 2008 - Oct 2011 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Responsible for EU-US Customs security programs AEO-C-TPAT Mutual Recognition Avation Security Matters

  • Senior Policy Advisor at HM Revenue & Customs
    Feb 1987 - Aug 2008 · 21 yrs 7 mos

    Enforcement Activities - Senior Operational Manager Policy Advisor