
Ahmed Choudhary
@ahmedchoudhary
I grow airfreight businesses through carrier partnerships, competitive pricing, and high-performing operations.
What I'm looking for
I've led UK–Middle East airfreight, sea freight, and customs operations for Iuvo Ingenii and MEXL Express, delivering 60% year-on-year revenue growth, 50% sales growth through pricing and RFQs, and 75% operational-efficiency improvements.
I build carrier, airline, GSA, and supplier relationships; manage specialised cargo from pharma and DG to Oil & Gas and live animals; and develop teams, processes, and trade-lane solutions that reduce costs and improve execution.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Freight Forwarding / Logistics Professional
Freelance
Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Managed end-to-end freight activities for UK-linked airfreight and sea-freight movements, including FCL/LCL, 20ft, 40ft and RoRo shipments. Supported freight solutions, operational execution, stakeholder coordination and customer requirements across international trade movements.
Operations Manager / Director
Iuvo Ingenii Ltd.
Jan 2019 - Oct 2024 (5 years 9 months)
Led end-to-end export and import operations for UK airfreight and sea freight, including FCL/LCL, 20ft, 40ft and RoRo shipments. Drove business development and commercial performance, contributing to consistent 60% year-on-year revenue growth while enhancing customer satisfaction.
Freelance Freight Consultant
Eclat UK Training Ltd.
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Provided specialist freight-forwarding consultancy and tailored solutions for businesses trading between Europe and the Middle East. Delivered executive freight training and practical guidance to strengthen forwarding capability, operational execution and professional skills.
Business Development Manager / Senior Operations Manager
MEXL Express Ltd.
Apr 2009 - Nov 2017 (8 years 7 months)
Managed daily forwarding operations across office staff, warehouse teams and drivers, driving coordinated execution and proactive problem resolution. Partnered with the Company Director on strategic management, process improvement and operational excellence.
Operations Manager / Business Development Manager
Gem Courier & Freight Services UK Ltd.
Apr 2007 - Oct 2008 (1 year 6 months)
Worked with the Managing Director to transform a start-up into an airline General Sales Agent (GSA), supporting commercial development and operational structure. Secured IATA, BIFA, FIATA and World-Freight Group accreditations and contributed to 100% turnover growth in the first year.
Warehouse Colleague
ASDA Walmart (George) / T.H.E.
Sep 2005 - Feb 2007 (1 year 5 months)
Managed warehouse stock, allocations and maintenance; implemented procedures/documentation and produced management reports.
Project Manager
AAMAQ for Communications & Computers
Jul 2003 - Feb 2004 (7 months)
Conducted market research and introduced the 'Discovery' PC brand; provided technical support, systems maintenance and restoration.
Technical Head / Technical Support Executive / R&D Executive
APTECH WORLDWIDE
Aug 1999 - Jul 2003 (3 years 11 months)
Progressed through international technical and management roles in India, Nigeria, Bangladesh and Egypt. Secured USD 120,000 of new business within six months and training accounts with Coca-Cola, Novartis, Aventis Pharma and the Arab League.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
Bachelor of Science, Science
1995 - 1998
Bachelor of Science degree from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, completed from 1995 to 1998.
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