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www.ceotodaymagazine.com 24 CEO Today Middle East Awards 2019 kuwait ELIAS MONEM CEO of Agility Public Warehousing Company K.S.C.P. FIRM PROFILE Agility Public Warehousing Company K.S.C.P., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of logistics and related services in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, the United States, and Africa. It operates through two segments, Logistics and Related Services, and Infrastructure. The company offers air freight, ocean freight, and road freight forwarding services; supply chain solutions for business needs; warehousing and distribution services; and systems and technologies for shipment tracking, shipment management, and inventory management. It also provides specialized logistics services for the chemical industry, and defense and government sectors; and project, and fairs and events logistics services. In addition, the company offers waste recycling, airport and airplane ground handling and cleaning, and industrial real estate services. Further, it is involved in the provision of customs consulting, contract logistics, and other transportation services; and logistics services for automotive, consumer goods, energy and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and life science, fashion and retail, and technology industries, as well as private equity activities. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Safat, Kuwait. Agility’s story parallels the rise of emerging markets in the global economy. The company got its start as a local warehousing provider in Kuwait and grew to become the largest logistics company in the Middle East. It acquired more than 40 logistics brands around the world, some in business since the mid-1800s. Agility today is one of the world’s largest integrated logistics providers and the largest private owner and developer of industrial real estate in the Middle East and North Africa. What we do Facilitate Trade: Agility Global Integrated Logistics works with companies to move, manage and distribute the goods that underpin global commerce. Agility GIL offers air, ocean and road freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, and specialized services in project logistics, fairs and events, and chemicals. Agility’s solutions are powered by industry-leading technology. CreateAccess in Emerging Markets: Agility has a diverse portfolio of businesses that build trade infrastructure in emerging markets. Agility is developing logistics and industrial parks across the Middle East and Africa. Trading under their own brand names, Agility’s other subsidiaries offer fuel logistics, airport and ground- handling services, commercial real estate development, remote camp services, and customs modernization. Our Culture At Agility, we take our responsibility to act with integrity, and give back, seriously. It’s the right thing to do, and it’s good for our business. A culture of acting responsibly benefits the communities where we work, contributes toward a cleaner planet, adds to the sense of pride and collective spirit among our employees and strengthens our relationship with customers and shareholders. ABOUT ELIAS MONEM Mr. Elias Monem serves as Chief Executive Officer of Middle East & Africa at Agility Public Warehousing Company KSC. Mr. Monem has been the Chief Executive Officer of Middle East & Africa at Agility Logistics Solutions Ltd. since 2005 and serves as its Member of the Management Board. With almost 19 years experience in the logistics and freight forwarding industry, he contributes to the growth and expansion of Agility’s strong presence in the Middle East and has established the regional team for the ME & Africa geography to align and optimize offerings in the region. Prior to joining Agility, Mr. Monem worked with Airlink International for almost 17 years, which he had transformed into a leading freight forwarder and logistics provider in the UAE. During his tenure at Airlink International, Mr. Monem planned for and established one of the largest 3PL facilities in Jebel Ali Free Zone. Additionally, with the transformation of Dubai as the ME hub for shows and events, he focused on becoming the leading logistics provider for high profile events in the UAE, including but not limited to, the Dubai Air Show, IDEX etc. He serves as a Member of the Advisory Board at CedarBridge. Mr. Monem holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the American University of Beirut and has also attended the International College of Lebanon. Elias Monem is the chief executive officer of Agility in the Middle East and Africa, with responsibility for the company’s operations in 18 different countries. A graduate from the American University of Beirut, Monem has almost 19 years of experience in the logistics and freight forwarding industry and has been attributed for expanding the company’s presence in the region and managing a dedicated workforce of over 9000 people.