Consolidated Shipping Group (CSS Group)
Rakesh Menon has over 20 years of experience in the shipping and logistics industry. Rakesh began their career as a Logistics Officer at AL-SADAF, where they handled various responsibilities such as liaising with shipping companies and negotiating shipping prices. Rakesh then joined Blue Bell Shipping as a Sales Executive for a year before moving to Consolidated Shipping Services Group (CSS). At CSS, Rakesh started as a Sales Executive and worked their way up to become the Sales Director and Senior Vice President. In this role, they managed the overall operations of the branch, including sales, operations, and finance. Rakesh was responsible for motivating and managing a sales team, overseeing sea and air operations, and managing the cash flow of the branch. With their strong commercial and managerial skills, Rakesh has proven to be a top-performer and a dedicated team builder.
Rakesh Menon attained their Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from the University of Kerala for the duration of 1987 to 1991. Their field of study during this period was Business/Commerce, General.
Consolidated Shipping Group (CSS Group)
Consolidated Shipping Services Group L.L.C. is one of the leading integrated freight forwarding solutions providers, with 28 years of service in the industry. CSS Group, a renowned name in Freight Forwarding and NVOCC in the region it operates. Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, spearheaded by its Founder and Chairman, T. S. Kaladharan. Through its corporate diversity and willingness to keep learning and relearning, the company has earned its collective experience within the industry. With a team consisting of over 750 experienced and dedicated professionals across 30 offices, CSS can meet a client’s freight forwarding requirements - be it by sea, land, or air. The CSS Group adapts itself to the industry's latest trends, offering efficient and feasible solutions to its clients and associates.