Board of Directors
The Agility enterprise is guided by a panel of business leaders who bring a wide perspective, deep insight and high standards of ethical behavior to our company.
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Chairman and Managing DirectorTarek SultanOver the last decade, Tarek spearheaded Agility’s expansion from a local Kuwaiti player to the largest logistics company in the Middle East to a truly global company with offices across more than 100 countries and close to $6 billion in annual revenue. Read more. |
Vice Chairman, Agility Board of Directors
Adel Mohammed Al-Bader
Members of Agility's Board of Directors
Jameel Sultan Al-Essa
Ayman Bader Sultan Al-Essa
Esam Khaleel Mohammad Al Refaei
Naser Mohammed Fahed Al-Rashad
Portfolio Businesses Leadership
A CEO and independent board of directors guides each of the logistics-related businesses in our portfolio.
Logistics Leadership Team
Our capable cadre of leaders are present day-to-day to listen to your requirements, share their knowledge and mobilize Agility resources to provide innovative solutions. On-the-ground personal service permeates Agility’s logistics organization at all levels, from employees in our regional and country locations to our top executives.
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President & CEO, Global Integrated LogisticsEssa Al SalehEssa assumed leadership of our core global logistics business in 2007. Since joining the company in 1998 he has played a vital role in Agility’s transformation into a leading global logistics provider. Read more. |
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CFO and SVP Global Operations InitiativesJim FredholmJim is responsible for GIL’s global finance function, transformation and enterprise-wide IT services. Read more. |
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Chief Commercial OfficerJohn KlompersJohn is responsible for driving GIL's business growth overseeing air, sea, global sales and marketing as well as supply chain solutions. Read more. |
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President & CEO, Project LogisticsGrant WattmanGrant leads our thriving specialty business focused on project logistics, primarily in the oil and gas sectors and also representing Fairs & Events and Chemicals.Read more. |
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CEO, AmericasMichael BibleMike has been instrumental in revitalizing operations in the Americas and fostering growth in Canada and Latin America. He served as the region’s chief financial officer before being name CEO in 2007. Read more. |
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CEO, Asia PacificHans HicklerHans collaborative leadership enables customers in this dynamic market to take full advantage of Agility’s global network and resources. Read more. |
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CEO, Middle East & AfricaElias MonemElias leads operations and business development in an 11-country region burgeoning with fast-paced development in its widely varied cultures. He has been with the company since 2005. Read more. |
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CEO, EuropeBeat SimonBeat has been in charge of Agility’s European commercial business since 2006, managing business development in 23 countries, including emerging markets in Eastern Europe. Read more. |










