John Martin

Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Lean Six Sigma, BA Economics

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

About

As the General Manager, US at AJEX, I am responsible for launching and growing the company's presence and operations in the American market. AJEX is a global transportation and logistics platform that connects buyers and sellers across borders and offers seamless delivery solutions. With over 35 years of experience in the logistics and supply chain industry, I bring in my expertise in transportation, fulfillment, network design, and inventory optimization. I have a proven track record of delivering results and driving innovation in the logistics and supply chain sector, having worked with leading firms such as Agility Logistics, BAX Global, Skyway, and American Airlines/Sabre. I have extensive international experience in developing and emerging economies, especially in Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. I am also a Lean Six Sigma certified professional, with skills in process improvement, warehouse management, and EDI. I am passionate about solving complex challenges and creating value for customers, partners, and stakeholders.

Experience

  • Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Blychain Network
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    Leading Sales, Marketing, Business Development and Commercial initiatives.

  • General Manager, North America at AJEX
    Feb 2022 - Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Opened new regional market for freight forwarding and e-commerce courier network.

  • NAQEL Express (3 yrs 3 mos)
    • Director of Digital Transformation
      Jan 2020 - Mar 2023 · 3 yrs 3 mos

      Naqel Express is the leading courier and freight management firm in Saudi Arabia, with complete geographic coverage, in-house customs clearance, COD and settlement services. In 2019 Naqel Express managed over 10+ Million shipments 4,000+ employees, 3000+ Vehicles, 60+ distribution centers, air gateways in Riyadh & Jeddah. Naqel Express is 51% owned by Saudi Post, and holds Customs License #1 in Saudi Arabia.

    • Country Head
      2020 - 2023 · 3 yrs

      Established Naqel's U.S. presence, building a North American platform for cross-border air freight, e-commerce, trucking, and intermodal networks. Scaled from zero to 3M+ annual shipments; implemented a transportation management system for activity-based costing and operational control. Built client onboarding and partner-integration playbooks, supporting successful acquisition by Saudi Post Logistics.

  • Vice President, Business Development at Deliver-EZ
    Aug 2019 - Jan 2020 · 6 mos

    Solving delivery, scheduling, e-commerce, and facility management logistics issues with state-of-the art technology.

  • Independent Contractor at Celestica
    May 2017 - Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 9 mos