The Kuehne+Nagel country markets under Diradourian’s direction will include Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
He brings nearly two decades of experience in the logistics industry, with Kuehne+Nagel describing him as “well positioned to drive growth and development across the region”.
Since joining Kuehne+Nagel Canada as a Sales Executive in 2010, Diradourian has held a number of senior leadership roles, including Regional Sales Director, Eastern Canada; Regional Vice President, Eastern Canada; and Vice President, Sea Logistics, Canada.
Most recently, he served as Vice President, Strategic Customs Development, where he was instrumental in leading the integration of Farrow, a Canada-based customs brokerage recently acquired by Kuehne+Nagel.
Diradourian commented: “Situated at the crossroads of global trade, the Middle East offers exceptional opportunities for the logistics sector. As many countries diversify their economies and explore new avenues for growth, I am honoured to lead the organisation in the region.
“Together with our team, I am committed to enhancing our service offerings, supporting our customers’ success, and advancing towards our Vision 2030: to become the most trusted supply chain partner supporting a sustainable future.”
Diradourian will be based at Kuehne+Nagel’s cluster headquarters in Dubai.