Contributors

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Ardy Almassi

A senior executive with more than 15 years’ experience across a multitude of Logistics sectors including Domestic & International markets. Expertise in business development, strategic client partnerships, marketing, operations and leading digital capabilities across a broad range of industry sectors and customers that include Mining, Construction, Construction Services, Automotive, Retail and FMCG.

A strategic mindset developed through an all-rounded experience history including operational, administrative, sales, key account management and leadership roles. Passionate about leading teams to success through a customer centric driven approach, focusing on Purpose and Values to evolve team culture.

Ardy plays a key part in delivering the company's operational excellence program. Officially, Simon National Carriers' National Sales Manager.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardy-almassi-a66904a9/?originalSubdomain=au
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David Simon

A very influential figure in the industry landscape, David has worked in the Australian Logistics sector for over 35 years. Since 1992 David has overseen the significant growth of Simon National Carriers through to today being amongst Australia's largest transport and logistics providers. 

David has been on the board of both the Queensland and Australian Trucking Associations since 2004 and Chaired the Australian Trucking Association from 2010 to 2014.

Today, David still leads from the front pushing the business forwards into a new era as company CEO.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-simon-674557/
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Mark Bury

With more than 20 years' experience in the industry, Mark Bury has worked across a multitude of Sales and Operational roles, including State Manager, National Operations Manager and Chief Operations Officer positions.

Mark also holds greater than 10 years of property industry experience. Also passionate about company culture and professional development, Mark plays a key part in the company's Operational Excellence program. 

Officially, Mark Bury is Simon National Carriers' National Warehouse Manager. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-bury-3aa32429/
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Mick West (Westy)

With more than 35 years of transport and warehousing experience, Mick West has covered key roles from the ground up, including as a forklift operator, driver, scheduler, 7 years as VIC/TAS State Manager, Equipment Manager and currently as the National Transport Manager.


Also a key part of Simon's Operational Excellence program, Mick (Westy) is passionate about staff development and forms an integral part of the Senior Management Team.