Henry Samut,FICS, PG (Dip)

General Manager/Logistics Consultant

United Kingdom

About

An accomplished expatriate General Manager/MD with approximately 40 years of demonstrated success in driving results in UK and overseas through entrepreneurship. Proven expertise in expanding logistics, import, and export markets, anticipating market shifts, optimizing expenses, steering strategy, and delivering profitability. Possesses exceptional skills in decision-making, team leadership, rapport building, communication, delegation, conflict resolution, multitasking, and time management across diverse cultural contexts. A resolute leader known for achieving exceptional outcomes, thriving in independent initiatives, and garnering a high level of trust and autonomy as a Country Manager. Post Graduate in Maritime Law, (Graduated in 2011): Bills of lading and charter party contracts; Marine Insurance – cargo, hull, salvage and general average; International Finance and Sales Contracts; Litigation, Arbitration and ADR; Conflicts of Law and Forum Shopping; Ship Finance Law. Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, London - (March 1987)

Experience

  • Logistics Consultant at Vectair Systems
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Personal goal pursuit at Career Break
    Nov 2021 - Jul 2022 · 9 mos

    Freelance consultancy in the maritime industry Property management

  • General Manager / Consultant at Navitrans SA
    Sep 2021 - Oct 2021 · 2 mos

    On business in Nigeria

  • COSCO SHIPPING Lines (4 yrs 7 mos)
    • Trade Specialist - LONDON and home based
      Mar 2018 - Jul 2021 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    • Business Development Consultant INDIA
      Jan 2017 - Mar 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • General Manager - NIGERIA at Arkas Holding
    Feb 2013 - Jan 2017 · 4 yrs

    Blue Funnel a division of Hull Blyth Nigeria Ltd are liner agents to ARKAS Line and husbandry agents to Marguisa Shipping. Responsible for P&L and the running of the agency. Staff 15