Ellis de Jong

Ellis de Jong is an experienced Operations Director Freight Forwarding at GEODIS, responsible for overseeing freight forwarding operations in the Netherlands, leading strategic planning, and managing operational execution. With a strong background in process optimization as Director of Business Process, Ellis has designed and enhanced global operational processes while collaborating with various stakeholders to drive profitability. Prior roles include Project Leader for the implementation of a next generation transport management system and Internal Auditor, supporting management through data analysis. Prior to GEODIS, Ellis served as Business Controller at Interpolis and as Financial Controller and Assistant Accountant at Coopers & Lybrand. Educational qualifications include the IMD GLC Program in Strategic Thinking and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certifications.