Welcome to our team

After a successful logistics career in the UK David moved to Saudi Arabia in 2008. Working in Riyadh for a UK based company, David lived through the frustrations felt by many English speaking individuals and businesses as he navigated the somewhat confusing, and ever changing, regulations covering the import and export of commercial cargo and personal effects.

From the first few months at his kitchen table, Expat Logistics has now grown to 2 offices in Riyadh and 1 in the UK, employing 18 staff from 7 nationalities. 

David continues to build our professional team and a network of trusted partners, both locally and globally, to provide support services to the English speaking community in Saudi Arabia, allowing our clients to focus on their core business whilst we take the strain of dealing with the local bureaucracy. 

With over 30 years of commercial experience, mostly in the freight and aviation industries, Rachel joined the Expat team in 2014.

After a successful career in the UK, latterly with BA and easyJet, Rachel moved to Saudi Arabia in 2006 as part of the start-up team for Sama Airlines; remaining with them for four years before joining flynas as Director of Products & Services. Her consultancy projects have included work for flyadeal and Qatar Airways, more recently she has focused on developing the Bayt Al Aleefa product range, website and mobile apps.

With experience including contracting, procurement, and process and product development, Rachel brings with her a wealth of skills which can be applied across many sectors 

After a 20 year career in the Royal Air Force , which took her across the globe, Samantha joined BAe Systems Logistics, moving to Saudi Arabia in 2012 . Having used Expat Logistics to assist with her personal relocation she was so impressed with the service she joined our team!

As Head of Global Operations  Samantha's extensive knowledge and experience has been invaluable. Extremely driven, she strives to deliver an excellent level of service to all Customers from initial contact to completion of your move. 

A senior security professional with over 20 years’ experience across the Middle East, Khalid gained his bachelor’s degree in military sciences at King Khalid Military Academy during his 12 years’ service in the National Guard, rising to the rank of Captain. 

As the Senior Security Manager for Exxon Mobil in Saudi Arabia, Khalid’s remit included monitoring of potential security threats across the region and representing Exxon KSA at global forums. His day-to-day responsibilities included:

• Development and implementation of all security policies, protocols and procedures
• Control of security budgets
• Recruitment and training of all security officers and guards
• Plan Lead and coordinate security operationsfor VIPs.
• Delivered Smith Training schedule for the company defense and Executive Drivers
• Continuous review of incident and breach data to identify risks and mitigation
• Creating and maintaining emergency response procedures, including regular drills

In addition to his 10 years' experience at Exxon Mobil, Khalid also worked as the Senior Security Manager for the DGDA Diriyah Gate Development Authority.

A Retired Brigadier General of the Saudi Arabian National Guard, Bandar brings a wealth of experience and an extensive professional network, as is expected of such a highly respected Military professional who has had a decorated career of over 30 years.

• Higher Commission for Industrial Security No. 23001079648 dated 8/8/1444 AH.
• Certified security consultant, Holding a Bachelor's degree in Military Sciences from King Khalid Military College with Service in the Saudi Arabian military and security field, through which he excelled and obtained distinction in numerous subjects, including:
• Internal security operations
• Facility security, decision-making, and intellectual security.
• Security protection for complexes and installations
• Security planning and securing VVIP escorts

A Senior Security Advisor with a combined military and civilian security career of 38 years, Terry was originally the Guard Force Commander at the US Embassy in Riyadh, one of only 5 “critical posts worldwide” as designated by the US Government. He then created, implemented, operated or advised on the security infrastructure at six of Riyadh’s largest and high profile residential compounds.

Over the years Terry has assisted many companies and security operations in developing and marketing a new breed of Security Company operating within the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He created and presented a concept paper to the Crown Prince’s Court and Ministry of the Interior, on raising standards within the security industry here in KSA.

Terry created a highbred bespoke training program to international standards utilizing best practice from the UK and the US. Implemented new training regimes for companies with in excess of 500+ employees and recruited high ranking General Staff from the Saudi Arabian Military Command to take full control of operations.

From design to operations and consultancy, the creation of security strategies, plans and emergency documents alongside daily operational requirements has been at the forefront of Terry’s life for almost 15 years now. Terry has designed, implemented and ran security operations at the highest level, managing large multi-cultural security teams.