Meet The Team

Alec founded Commodity Centre and has led the business since its inception, building it into a trusted logistics provider across the UK and Europe.

With a career rooted in hands-on industry experience, he has developed broad expertise across warehousing and supply chain operations.

As CEO, Alec is responsible for setting the Group’s strategic direction, driving growth and ensuring the business continues to deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions.

Andrew joined Commodity Centre in March 2014 and serves as Group Chief Financial Officer, based at the company’s UK headquarters. He is responsible for financial governance, reporting and supporting strategic decision-making across the Group.

Andrew began his relationship with the business at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, where he provided advisory and assurance services. He is a graduate of Loughborough University and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Matthew joined Commodity Centre in January 2019 and holds the role of Chief Operating Officer, bringing over 25 years of board-level experience in logistics and supply chain operations. He is responsible for driving operational performance across all regions, ensuring consistency, efficiency and scalability to support the Group’s growth.

Matthew also leads the Group’s HR and IT functions and brings significant expertise in change management, business transformation and organisational development.

Bert joined Commodity Centre in 2016 and leads the Group’s Netherlands operations. With a career spanning more than four decades in commodity warehousing and logistics, he brings extensive expertise in cocoa and coffee supply chains.

Bert has played a pivotal role in developing the Amsterdam business into a market leading operation and is responsible for the continued growth, performance and day-to-day management of the Netherlands business.

Tamara joined Commodity Centre Belgium in 2013 and serves as Joint Managing Director, overseeing operations across the Belgian business. She began her career in the Port of Antwerp in 2000, gaining broad experience across stevedoring, general cargo and complex landside logistics.

With over 20 years of experience in commodity warehousing and supply chain logistics, Tamara has joint responsibility for operational performance, customer delivery and the continued development of the Belgium business.

Wim joined Commodity Centre in 2013 as Director and now serves as Joint Managing Director for Belgium. He began his career in warehousing and logistics in 1998 and quickly progressed into leadership roles, becoming Operations Manager in 2004 after establishing and scaling the operations function.

Wim has joint responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Belgian business, as well as driving its continued growth and operational excellence.

Martin leads operations for Commodity Centre’s UK business and is responsible for delivering the operational objectives and supporting the companies strategic goals.  He brings extensive leadership experience across the logistics and supply chain sector, with a strong track record in operational management, commercial growth and business transformation.

Martin plays a key role in strengthening the UK operations and supporting the Group’s continued growth.

James joined Commodity Centre in 2019 and is responsible for driving the Group’s commercial strategy and customer partnerships. He brings over 20 years of global experience in tea and tropical agricultural trade, having lived and worked across key origin and destination markets.

With hands-on experience across warehousing, blending and supply chain management, James brings together deep operational insight and a sharp commercial perspective.