Valerie Gomes

Valerie Gomes has a diverse background in operations and business development, currently serving as a Food and Beverage Manager at Black Engineering since January 2024. Prior experience includes roles as an Assistant Production Manager in Freelancing Events, a Freelance Operations Manager at CSM Sport & Entertainment, and an Operations Manager overseeing logistics for major events like SailGP in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Valerie's earlier positions include Business Development Manager at Damco, Business Development Executive at KAR Freight Forwarding LLC and Danzas AEI, and Senior Business Development Executive at Freight Systems. Initial experience began as a Sales Engineer at ThyssenKrupp Materials Middle East, specializing in sales of specialized steel and architectural products. Educational background includes O'Levels in Biology, Chemistry, and Business Studies from St. Mary's Catholic High School in Dubai.