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Joseph Kawooya Kasule

@josephkawooyakasule

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Director of Operations overseeing logistics, financial performance, and business growth.

Uganda

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a country-level business role where I can apply my experience in operational and commercial leadership, financial performance, logistics, and business growth.

At GgayiLogisticsLtd, I oversee operational performance, logistics execution, financial stewardship, business development, and organisational growth. I coordinate functions across logistics, warehousing, finance, HR, sales, marketing, and customer service.

At ShippingGL(U)Ltd, I managed end-to-end supply chain operations and P&L performance, supervised a 15-person freight team, and achieved 90% SLA compliance. I also led ISO QHSE certification and supported market expansion into Rwanda, Burundi, and Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

At AfricaGlobalLogistics(formerlyBolloréAfrica Logistics), I managed major corporate client relationships and coordinated warehousing and integrated supply chain solutions. Earlier, at NakanaCoffeeFactoryLtd, I supported finance and administration and coordinated coffee cargo movements. I hold an MSc in Finance from Coventry University and a Bachelor of Commerce from Makerere University.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Deputy Publicity & Organizing Secretary

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St. Mary's College Kisubi Old Boys Association

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Served in a leadership role within the alumni association, supporting publicity and organizing activities.

Leadership Publicity Event Organization Stakeholder Engagement

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Director of Operations

Current

Ggayi Logistics Ltd

Mar 2017 - Present (9 years 7 months)

Provides executive oversight of operational performance, logistics execution, financial stewardship, business development, and organisational growth. Coordinates cross-functional activities and leads operational planning, service delivery controls, and performance monitoring.

Business Operations Logistics Financial Management Budgeting Forecasting Resource Allocation Cost Management Business Development Strategic Partnerships Team Leadership Performance Management Customer Experience

Trustee & Chief Marketing Officer

SMACK League Association Ltd

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Provided leadership in marketing, stakeholder engagement, and association initiatives.

Marketing Stakeholder Engagement Leadership

Operations Manager

Mirus Africa Limited

Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)

Managed operations for an outdoor advertising and media services company based in Uganda.

Operations Management Advertising Media Services

Chief Executive Officer

Career Imagination Program Africa

Jan 2014 - Jan 2020 (6 years)

Led the organization as CEO, overseeing strategic direction and operations.

Leadership Strategic Management Operations

Operations Manager

Shipping GL (U) Ltd

Dec 2015 - Jan 2017 (1 year 1 month)

Managed end-to-end supply chain operations and P&L performance, reporting directly to the CEO. Supervised a team of 15 across air, sea, and land freight, achieving 90% SLA compliance and leading ISO QHSE certification.

Supply Chain Management P&L management Freight Operations Team Supervision SLA Compliance QHSE Process Design Market Expansion Warehousing Distribution

Client Operations Manager

Africa Global Logistics

Dec 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years)

Managed a strategic portfolio of major corporate clients, overseeing service delivery, profitability, and retention. Served on a 12-member strategic committee and introduced client engagement initiatives, improving credit management and operational controls.

Client Portfolio Management Service Delivery Profitability Management Customer Retention Strategic Planning Regulatory Compliance Credit Management Operational Controls

Accounts & Administrative Assistant

Nakana Coffee Factory Ltd

Dec 2006 - Dec 2010 (4 years)

Supported finance, administration, payroll, procurement, and market intelligence activities. Supervised coffee loadings and liaised with transporters and shipping lines to ensure timely cargo movement and documentation.

Finance Administration Payroll Procurement Market Intelligence Logistics Coordination Documentation