Iyad Kamal appointed as Tradeling’s newest board Member

Tradeling has announced the appointment of Iyad Kamal as a member of its Board of Directors. Tradeling is the Dubai-based hyper-growth e-marketplace focused on business-to-business (B2B) transactions in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Iyad Kamal, a seasoned logistics and supply chain expert and business operations executive brings vast experience in cross-border logistics and operations and will be collaborating with Tradeling’s executive management team in developing the company’s logistics expansion plans and capabilities in the UAE and across the MENA region.

Kamal has over 30 years of solid and progressively responsible experience in the field of logistics and operations, as well as last-mile delivery. He was at the helm of operations at Aramex for 29 years the last 10 of which he served as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer. At Aramex Kamal was instrumental in building and transforming the logistics giant into a global brand. Since leaving Aramex, he has been advising global logistics players and startups on international expansion, digital transformation, strategy, and operations.

Commenting on the occasion, Marius Ciavola, CEO of Tradeling said: “We are excited to welcome Iyad as our newest board member. His expertise in the field will be essential in helping guide our operations to achieve rapid growth and steering our expansion across the region.”

“I am glad to be joining Tradeling’s board of directors, and eager to contribute to the company’s strategic growth in order to enhance its regional reach and positioning as the leading B2B platform,” said Iyad Kamal.

Led by a team of experienced technology startup builders, Tradeling ensures a reliable and smooth trade process in addition to providing logistics and financing solutions. Connecting global suppliers with MENA-based demand, the platform leverages advanced technology to optimize the supply chain and creates economic value in addition to mitigating risks. Today, Tradeling has over 100,000 registered buyers and sellers from over 55 countries.

About Tradeling:

Tradeling is building the dominant business-to-business ecosystem in MENA, with its eMarketplace and other platforms such as edukaan and Tradeling Pro, catering for all types of business customers. Led by a team of experienced technology startup builders, with strong financial backing through Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZ), Tradeling is on its mission to become the main search and sourcing tool for business buyers across the region.

Tradeling ensures a reliable and smooth trade process in addition to providing logistics and financing solutions. Connecting global suppliers with MENA-based demand, Tradeling leverages advanced technology to optimise the supply chain and creates economic value in addition to mitigating risks. Enabling buyers to find the right products and materials as well as engage with new suppliers and Middle Eastern buyers, Tradeling helps in negotiating prices and delivering end-to-end services for business-to-business trade engagement.