Samuel Chan

CEO

Singapore, Singapore24 yrs 2 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20+ years in supply chain management and logistics.
  • Led cross-border network development at Lazada.
  • Expert in driving revenue growth and market penetration.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in logistics and supply chain management, specializing in e-commerce and cross-border operations.

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Skills

Core Skills

Contract LogisticsInternational Business DevelopmentCross-border OperationsInternational LogisticsFulfillment ServicesKey Account DevelopmentAccount ManagementBusiness DevelopmentSupply Chain ManagementLogisticsSales Performance

Other Skills

Air FreightAir cargoBrand ManagementBuilding TrustCommunicationContent MarketingCross borderCross-functional Team LeadershipInternational SalesLeadershipLogistics ManagementNegotiationPeople ManagementPersonal BrandingReverse Logistics

About

🔹 With over 20 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, and business development, I am a results-driven leader known for delivering impact and building trust with clients, partners, and teams. 🔹 Most recently, I served as Regional SVP of Cross Border Network Development at Lazada, where I led the expansion and optimization of cross-border infrastructure—enabling international sellers to access Southeast Asia through a comprehensive network of fulfillment centers, drop ship solutions, and free trade zones. 🔹 I have a strong track record of driving revenue growth, penetrating new markets, and deepening client engagement, leveraging expertise in contract logistics, e-commerce, and strategic business development. 🔹 I am passionate about leading and empowering teams—having managed regional key account managers and operations specialists to achieve operational excellence and commercial success. 🔹 I remain committed to enabling global trade and supporting the digital commerce ecosystem across Southeast Asia through world-class cross-border solutions that create value for both businesses and customers.

Experience

Teleport

Regional Commercial Head, SEA & India

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Singapore, Singapore · On-site

  • Leading Teleport’s commercial efforts across Southeast Asia to drive parcel volume growth. Focused on delivering tailored logistics solutions to global brands, e-commerce platforms, and logistics partners. Responsible for building strategic partnerships, optimizing market opportunities, and achieving sustainable growth in the dynamic logistics and e-commerce sector.
Cross-functional Team LeadershipContract LogisticsInternational Business DevelopmentSales Processes

Lazada

2 roles

Regional SVP Cross Border Network Development

Jan 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos · Singapore

  • Expanded roles to cover Lazada's cross border network development, including destination fulfillment services and operations, cross border drop ship services and performances, Thailand Free Trade Zone fulfillment centre business growth & operations within the Thailand Eastern Economic Corridor development zone and our regional return centre operations.
Cross-functional Team LeadershipContract LogisticsCross-border Operations

Regional SVP, Cross Border Operations

Feb 2022 – Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Singapore

  • Responsible for Lazada Global Fulfillment services, as part of LazGlobal business portfolio. Establishing cross border solutions to support international sellers who uses Lazada platform to sell into the SouthEast Asia region. Key goal is to drive cost per parcel optimization and shortest order fulfillment leadtime through Lazada's network of fulfillment centres.
Cross-functional Team LeadershipInternational LogisticsThird-Party Logistics (3PL)Fulfillment ServicesCross border

Singapore post ltd

VP of Key Account Management, Group Sales

May 2021 – Dec 2021 · 7 mos · Singapore

  • I work alongside with a team of key account managers to expand our revenue stream and to build a strong relationship with our enterprise customers. Singapore Post core offering is to enable all things e-commerce. Leveraging on our operations capabilities and our subsidiaries, including Quantium Solutions, Courier Please, FPS, Lock+Store, SP eCommerce, we have the suitable solutions to fulfil the needs of the e-commerce world.
Key Account DevelopmentAccount ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipSales PerformanceContract LogisticsSales Processes

Dhl supply chain

2 roles

Senior Director Business Development, Singapore | Malaysia

Apr 2018 – May 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Business development responsibilities in Singapore & Malaysia
Cross-functional Team LeadershipSales PerformanceContract LogisticsInternational Business DevelopmentSales ProcessesBusiness Development

Director, Business Development

Apr 2012 – Apr 2018 · 6 yrs

  • Responsible to grow the business in Singapore through new customers acquisition | Managing a team of business development managers and solution consultants to response to proposal requests and new solution developments | Collaborate with regional office and multiple APAC countries to bid and secure cross border opportunities |
Cross-functional Team LeadershipSales PerformanceContract LogisticsSales ProcessesBusiness Development

Nike inc

Product Delivery Manager, SEA

Apr 2005 – Apr 2009 · 4 yrs · Singapore

  • As part of the SouthEast Asia sub-region management team, my role comes under the Supply Chain group with the responsibilities of covering logistics, transportation & SAP delivery processes across 5 countries, namely Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines & Indonesia. The role requires cross functional collaboration with Business units, Finance and Sales to ensure clarity of goals and deliverable of orders to achieve projected revenue. In additional to this, the role serves as the interface between the SEA groupings to Asia Pacific Supply Chain grouping.
Cross-functional Team LeadershipContract LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementLogistics

Flex

Supply Chain Solutions Manager

Jan 2003 – Mar 2005 · 2 yrs 2 mos · SIngapore

  • Generated new sales opportunities by developing relationships with new and existing contract manufacturing clients. Managed key account programs and develop solutions to meet expectation. Responsible to lead a team of operators in delivering the contractual obligations.
  • Monitored and managed monthly P&L of the programs
  • Interacting with factories to identify supply chain solution opportunities with clients to increase the share of wallet
  • Work with internal stakeholders, including factories in Singapore, Malaysia and China.
Key Account DevelopmentContract Logistics

Db schenker

Assistant General Manager

Mar 1997 – Jun 2002 · 5 yrs 3 mos · Singapore

  • A multi-functional role - driving the sales and marketing, customer service, and operational activities in the logistics division. Part of the pioneer team in developing logistics services in Singapore.
Key Account DevelopmentAccount ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipSales PerformanceContract LogisticsInternational Business Development+1

Education

University of London

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Jan 1994 – Jan 1997

Singapore Polytechnic

Diploma in Manufacturing — Manufacturing Engineering

Jan 1985 – Jan 1988

CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing

Marketing

Jan 1990 – Jan 1993

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