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Madhav Thapar is a seasoned logistics professional with over three decades of senior management experience in senior positions across leading multinational organizations within Indian Subcontinent, Asia Pacific, and Africa. Currently, Madhav Thapar is the Vice President who leads the South Asia, Middle East & Africa Region of C.H. Robinson for their Global Forwarding division.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Born and raised in India, Madhav\u2019s academic qualifications include a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Economics and English Literature followed by a Master\u2019s degree in English Literature. He also holds a Diploma in Business Administration from the British Institute in Mumbai.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Madhav is currently responsible for driving growth and continued alignment across South Asia, Middle East and Africa. <\/span>He has successfully streamlined and structured the logistics processes around customers\u2019 KPIs and their vast industry experience in a way that has helped the company achieve operational efficiency and flexibility. Impelling this monumental growth and aligning it across South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa (SAMA), Madhav has steered the region\u2019s success with his powerful vision, taste for innovation, and his strategic initiatives that are in line with the company\u2019s core pillars.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

C.H. Robinson is a Fortune 200, leading global third-party logistics (3PL) company, headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States. Established since 1905, C.H. Robinson has established itself as a key player in the logistics and supply chain management industry. The company operates on a worldwide scale, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain consulting.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Outside of work, Madhav is an avid reader, who also loves sports and travel. He is also a published author. 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