WELCOME TO 1ST AGM OF
ELITE GLOBAL LOGISTICS NETWORK (EGLN)
151 Delegates from 90 companies
Today membership at EGLN consists of
131 FOUNDER MEMBERS
The backbone and heartbeat of our future as a network
Introduction of EGLN Key Staff
Roy Stapleton, New Jersey, USA –President/Founder
Roy was born in Church Village Cardiff, South Wales, UK and started his career path as an apprentice with a London
Heathrow freight forwarder. He worked for other prominent freight companies in UK before joining Singapore Airlines
Cargo (SIA) as a sales executive covering the midlands region in England before attaining the post of SIA Cargo Sales
and Service Manager UK & Ireland. In 1982 he moved to the USA and held VP/Director roles with some of the largest
multinational forwarders namely: Air Express International-AEI (today DHL), BAX Global (today DB Schenker) and
Geologistics (today Agility) before entering the "Logistics Network" industry. Roy is the only Founder/President of any
logistics network with high level experience in Freight Forwarding and working for one of the major airlines in cargo.
His experience has embraced both operations and sales/marketing. Roy has a passion for football and supports
Manchester United FC. He lives in New Jersey, USA and is a US Citizen.
Introduction of EGLN Key Staff
Des Vertannes UK former Head of IATA Cargo
(EGLN Members Ambassador)
Des was born in Burma (Myanmar) and is of Armenian and Irish decent and immigrated to UK in 1962. He has worked for many key
Airlines starting at British Airways in 1970 and during that time he fulfilled major roles in UK, Saudi Arabia and Gulf States. He then
became General manager Europe/ME & Africa for Air Canada, followed by his appointment as CEO at Air Menzies International (AMI)
and MD of Menzies World Cargo, Menzies's global GHA operations. Gulf Air then made him their Head of Cargo based in Bahrain after
which he was hand-picked for the post of EVP Cargo at ETIHAD Airlines based in Abu Dhabi, UAE following their formation in 2003.
In 2010 he was headhunted for the prestigious Global Head of Cargo - IATA role which he fulfilled until his retirement in July 2014. Des is
one of the most influential and admired industry personalities in the freight and logistics business. Des has joined the EGLN team to
enhance member's needs in business and industry strategy and play a part in our Network's prime objective which is to assist their
competitiveness in today's market place. He will also provide guidance on EGLN's closer working relationships with key airlines through
ongoing MoU's. Des is another supporter, in his spare time, of Manchester United FC. He divides his time between homes in
Peterborough, England, UK and Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal.
Introduction of EGLN Key Staff
Elaine Koh, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(EGLN Conference Director)
Elaine, was born in Malaysia, a Malaysian-Chinese, grew up in Johor Bahru and is multilingual in English, Mandarin,
Cantonese and Malay.
Her career has spanned 17 years in the hotel and host management industry working for high profile hotels such as
Hilton-KL and Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort-Johor, Malaysia.
In recent times as Assistant Director of Banqueting & Conferences, Elaine has organized multiple prestigious gala events
at The Renaissance Marriott-KL a 900 room hotel. She has organized small groups through 1800 persons for Corporate
Annual dinners and conferences and many Malaysian Government seminars and high profile events.
Regrets for non attendance
Modul Transport –Denmark
Seaways – Australia
Shipair – Hong Kong/China
Detraco – Germany
Infinity – Hong Kong/China
Mairon – Germany/Asia/USA
Bluebird Logistics – India
Roger Black – Blacksmiths UK (delegate)
Introduction of New Members unknown to most of you
Triways USA – Bobby Teoh
Syon Logistics UAE – Fred Rizk
DL Logistics Netherlands – Ron Valkenburg
Global Destination Forwarding NZ – Gavin Nell
Ifour Freight Singapore - Raja
FLS Freight Solutions Portugal – Alfredo Leao
PIL Malaysia – Maggie
Security & Risk Solutions Singapore – Amos Kng
Plane 2 Sea International Australia – Ana/Anthony
Parisi Grand Smooth Logistics China – Animesh Kulkarni
CTS Logistics USA – Andres/Efrain
Pan Jupiter Group Asia – CP Wu +
CFM Penang Malaysia – Michelle Sim
Mass Transport Express Thailand/Cambodia – Witoon/Virak
Benair Singapore – Victor Aw**
Goals and Aspirations of EGLN
To be “The best of the best” network across the globe.
To attain a 6 star stature in market place.
EGLN will always focus on our members needs.
To embrace our members needs in the “Key Performance Factors” of the
shippers and consignees that support them.
That our members meet credit terms in a timely manner and my original
concept of AR mid-month reminders will be in effect forthwith.
New members will come from referrals of existing members- history shows
they are the best in terms of quality-credit risk free- superior business ethics
Goals and Objectives of EGLN
I need each of you to consider referring at least one company to join EGLN.
They must be credit worthy and highest business etiquette aligned with
desire to be a part of a winning network.
Key focus should be South and Central America (Not Argentina/Mexico)
Eastern Europe and Middle East (Not UAE)
We currently cover 45 countries and we need the smaller country referrals
Goals and Objectives of EGLN
EGLN Committee Boards
EGLN Committee Boards
List for consideration
1. EGLN Member Support Committee
Scope: To review potential new ideas for inclusion in EGLN’s forward planning to include
Airline and Steamship line MoU’s
2. EGLN –Bad Debt Protection (A/R) Committee
Scope: To mutually control and agree on decisions regarding members on AR issues and
possible termination due to tardy payments.
3. EGLN – Member Development Committee
Scope: To review and develop quality members in the weak regions i.e. South-Central
America, Africa, Middle East and Eastern Europe
EGLN 2nd AGM 2016 venue/dates
List for consideration
1. Bangkok, Thailand
2. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
3. Singapore
4. Seoul Korea
5. Shanghai China
Europe/America too expensive and visa issues (USA)
Before I hand over to Des Vertannes for a short presentation, I wish you all
successful meetings as this is the start of a new journey and it is only as good
as the people here “working together” to make it happen.
Let us all make our road ahead a very successful one in business and enjoy the
camaraderie that I know exists and I know our new members will fit well with
all of you 
I wish to THANK YOU ALL for being here and for the support you have
extended to my new venture - your all special people to me.
It speaks volumes and is very much appreciated.
I never forget you have a choice!