Panagiota Hancock
@niloufarmostafavi
I’m a CO-CEO leader driving multimodal supply-chain growth through contract negotiation.
What I'm looking for
With 10+ years in logistics, international transportation, and commercial leadership, I specialize in driving global market expansion and multimodal supply-chain optimization. I own P&L and align cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency, delivery reliability, and service excellence across sea, land, and rail operations.
I focus on high-value contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and end-to-end export execution, including Incoterms 2020. Backed by an MBA and a FIATA Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management, I bring deep technical knowledge plus commercial acumen across markets such as Canada, UAE, Turkey, Singapore, China, and the Nordic region.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Logistics Export
Javid Mining Holdings
Aug 2025 - Present (10 months)
Owned P&L for international mining logistics and export operations, aligning logistics and commercial teams to improve operational efficiency and margins. Built new trade routes and led multimodal (sea/rail) supply chain optimization while negotiating global contracts and managing regulatory compliance to mitigate operational risk and support scalable growth.
General Manager Ava Darya
Ava Darya Shipping
May 2025 - Aug 2025 (3 months)
Led multimodal logistics operations across sea, land, and Iran–China rail corridors for petrochemical exports, flexitank solutions, and bulk cargo distribution. Expanded trade routes and secured strategic carrier and rail partnerships while negotiating high-value global contracts to optimize capacity, margins, and service reliability.
Shipping & Logistics Line Mgr
Niksam Darya Company
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Improved customer satisfaction and long-term client retention by 52% through stronger international stakeholder communications. Managed domestic and international container logistics and led collaborative forecasting and cross-border planning to improve shipment coordination and overall operational performance.
Substitute Teacher (K-Elem)
Kindergarten and Elementary School
Jan 2018 - Jan 2022 (4 years)
Delivered structured instruction across kindergarten and elementary levels by adapting lesson plans to students' developmental needs. Maintained a safe, productive classroom environment using behavior policy enforcement, de-escalation, and detailed end-of-day reporting on student progress and incidents.
Logistics & Shipping Line Mgr
PTD Group
Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)
Supervised container and depot operations, improving capacity management and increasing international partner engagement by 22%. Led and developed a 30+ member logistics team overseeing 60K+ domestic and international shipments while improving operational quality and CRM performance.
Business Development Manager
Singapore Freight Forwarder and Shipping
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)
Identified and developed new target markets, driving measurable monthly growth aligned with company objectives. Led strategic negotiations to secure high-value opportunities and expanded global business networks by representing the company at international industry events.
Sales & Marketing Expert
Ever Green Shipping Line
Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)
Led multilingual sales negotiations (Turkish, English, Persian), increasing active client engagement from 25% to 43% and strengthening international market penetration. Managed relationships with international clients to support ongoing engagement and commercial growth.
Sales & Marketing Manager
APL Shipping Lind
Jan 2010 - Jan 2012 (2 years)
Led and optimized a hybrid domestic and international team structure to strengthen client engagement across multiple markets. Established and expanded international partnerships, driving a 21% increase in bilateral transaction volume and cross-border revenue growth.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FIATA - International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations
FIATA Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Management
2023 -
Completed the FIATA Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management, covering core logistics and supply chain management knowledge.
Management Development Institute of Higher Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration
2022 - 2023
Grade: 18.50/20
Earned an MBA in Business Management from the Management Development Institute of Higher Education (2022–2023), with a final grade of 18.50/20.
Islamic Azad University
Bachelor of Science, Natural Resources - Environment Engineering
2013 - 2017
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources - Environment Engineering at Islamic Azad University (2013–2017).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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