Tomoaki Watanabe

With Bollore Logistics' parent company changing from Bollore Holdings to CMA CGM, Bollore Logistics has been integrated into CEVA Logistics. My role remains unchanged from Bollore Logistics, and I continue to be responsible for Regional Business Development specializing in Industrial Projects.

- Spearheaded new business development initiatives targeting Japanese corporations in the ASPAC region, focusing on both new client acquisition and the expansion of existing client projects. - Expanded our business scope by initiating and cultivating new opportunities in railway projects, involving both Japanese and non-Japanese entities, thereby diversifying our project portfolio and enhancing regional growth.

- Served as the Manager of the India Operation Center, leading a team responsible for managing global shipment operations. - Ensured timely transportation of shipments to project sites worldwide, overseeing the logistical coordination and delivery processes as a manager to prevent delays and enhance efficiency.

As a Project Development Manager within the Industrial Project Department, I specialized in orchestrating complex logistics for Power plant sectors. My expertise encompasses a broad range of services aimed at optimizing project outcomes: - Project Forwarding and Operational Management: Directed comprehensive logistics operations, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of project components. - Heavy-lift and Out-of-Gauge (OOG) Movements: Engineered and managed specialized transport solutions for oversized and heavy cargo, crucial for critical infrastructure projects. - Containerized and Air Freight Services: Oversaw both Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) shipments, along with airfreight operations to meet diverse project demands. - Tender and Bidding Preparation: Prepared detailed bids and managed tender submissions, aligning project specifications with strategic business objectives. - Cross Trade Coordination: Facilitated international trade operations by managing logistics across multiple countries and regions. - Key Account Management: Nurtured and sustained relationships with principal clients, ensuring their strategic and operational needs were met consistently. In addition to these responsibilities, I led a dynamic team of 5-8 members, guiding them in achieving our departmental goals. My role as a team leader involved mentoring staff, optimizing team workflows, and maintaining high standards of project execution and client satisfaction.

- Initially joined the Project Department as a Project Coordinator, where I played a pivotal role in overseeing and executing complex logistics projects, ensuring all project objectives were met efficiently and effectively. - Experienced a significant career milestone when the company underwent a merger with Bolloré Logistics on January 1, 2016. Post-merger, I seamlessly transitioned into the larger organizational structure, adapting to new systems and processes while continuing to deliver high-quality project coordination. This merger expanded our capabilities and provided an enhanced platform for global logistics solutions.

During my university studies, I conducted extensive fieldwork, including interviewing research subjects and analyzing data to uncover insights. This experience enhanced my analytical skills and understanding of research methodologies. Additionally, I studied sociological theories, which equipped me with a strong theoretical framework to interpret social phenomena and enriched my critical thinking skills.