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  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Meet our team
  • Contact Us
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    • Intl Pet Shipping
    • Personal Relocations
    • Bayt Al Aleefa Pet Store
    • Commercial Consultancy
    • Security Consultancy
  • Our Happy Customers
  • pet adoption
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Welcome to our team

Meet our Riyadh team (plus Samantha visiting from the UK)

David Alexander, Group Chairman & Managing Director

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 23 staff.


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. 

Khalid Al Shenaifi, Chairman & Senior Security Advisor, Expat Logistics for Commercial Services (KSA

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.

Rachel Start, Commercial Director

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 

Samantha Goodman, Head of Global Operations

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. 


Bandar Mohammed Abdelrahman Saif, Chief Security Advisor

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

Clare

Abdulaziz

Clare

Pet Relocation Specialist, UK

Emma

Abdulaziz

Clare

Pet Relocation Specialist, UK

Snow

Abdulaziz

Abdulaziz

Pet Relocation Specialist, Riyadh

Abdulaziz

Abdulaziz

Abdulaziz

Customer Service / Document Controller, Riyadh

Hameed

Abdulmajeed

Hameed

Pet Driver & Customs Liaison, Riyadh

Karam

Abdulmajeed

Hameed

Sales & Service Supervisor, Riyadh

Abdulmajeed

Abdulmajeed

Abdulmajeed

Bayt Al Aleefa Customer Service, Riyadh

Muhannad

Abdulmajeed

Abdulmajeed

Bayt Al Aleefa Store Supervisor, Riyadh

Abdulaziz

Abdulaziz

Abdulaziz

Bayt Al Aleefa Customer Service, Riyadh

Adnan

Abdulaziz

Abdulaziz

Driver, Riyadh

Syed

Abdulaziz

Raheem

Driver, Riyadh

Raheem

Abdulaziz

Raheem

Driver, Riyadh

Anwar

Motasim

Burhan

Driver, Riyadh

Burhan

Motasim

Burhan

Bayt Al Aleefa Warehouse, Riyadh

Motasim

Motasim

Motasim

Bayt Al Aleefa Warehouse, Riyadh

Omar

Motasim

Motasim

Bayt Al Aleefa Warehouse, Riyadh

Arwa

Arwa

Arwa

Administrator, Riyadh

Sara

Arwa

Arwa

Administrator, Riyadh


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