Manisha Taneja — CEO

Senior global supply chain manager with 16+ years of international experience driving commercial performance, freight strategy, chartering, and procurement across energy, chemicals, manufacturing, agriculture, and mining. I currently lead dry bulk and liquid freight sourcing/ship chartering, commercial operations, and end-to-end distribution via road freight for finished goods/fertilisers and blends for Incitec Pivot Fertilisers (Ridley Corporation Ltd), overseeing a million-dollar portfolio in complex, high-risk, and highly regulated environments. With an MBA in International Business & Finance, a Bachelor’s in Biotechnology, and advanced professional qualifications in marine studies, chartering, logistics, and operations management, I bring a unique blend of scientific discipline and commercial acumen to every challenge. My career has spanned Australia, the UK, the Middle East, and India, where I’ve led global teams, negotiated high-value contracts, embedded ESG into freight models, and driven efficiency and stakeholder-led transformation at scale. 🔹What I Bring •Deep domain expertise across international shipping, logistics, and global freight sourcing. •A strategic mindset shaped by an MBA and ongoing executive education at Melbourne Business School. •A commitment to inclusive leadership, operational excellence, and sustainable value chains implementation. •Board-level exposure through the Bulk Liquids Industry Association and my current Non-Executive Director role at a not-for-profit. •Mentorship and advocacy in STEM and global supply chain (#WISTA, #TheLeadershipSphere). I’m passionate about building future-fit supply chains that create shared value for business, people, and the planet. Now focused on expanding my leadership impact through governance, ESG-driven consulting, and purpose-led innovation. Let’s connect if you're building resilient, sustainable, and commercially agile operations or exploring leadership in sourcing, procurement, freight, logistics, and global trade.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Logistics and Supply Chain Management expert with a focus on sustainable practices.

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Experience: 17 yrs 3 mos