Dennis Van wezenbeek

Operational Logistics & Supply Chain Director with 20+ years of leadership across GCC, CIS, and conflict-affected oil & gas environments. Proven track record directing country-level logistics operations, fleet governance (450+ vehicles / 850+ personnel), customs clearance, and EPC/PMC contractor coordination for mega-projects up to $120B.

Specialized in remote-site mobilization, oilfield materials governance, cross-border import/export control, and high-volume transportation operations. Field-driven leader focused on operational continuity, cost discipline, HSE compliance, and contractor performance in complex and high-risk environments.

OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Directed site-wide logistics operations for $120B NEOM Trojena giga-development (Saudi Arabia)
• Led national fleet operations (450 vehicles / 850+ personnel) across six oil & gas production locations
• Governed nationwide oilfield customs and materials clearance for West Qurna-2 (Iraq)
• Recovered €15M Capex through structured contract renegotiation and vendor performance management
• Reduced import/export clearance lead times by 40% in high-risk operational environment
• Oversaw multi-million-dollar fleet and logistics operating budgets across remote sites

CORE COMPETENCIES

Oilfield Logistics & Base Operations

End-to-End Supply Chain Management

EPC / PMC Contractor Interface Management

Fleet & Heavy Equipment Governance

Customs Clearance & Port Operations

3PL & Vendor Performance Oversight

Remote Site Mobilization

KPI & SLA Performance Monitoring

Capex / Opex Control

HSE & Risk Mitigation

Government & Regulatory Liaison

High-Risk & Conflict-Zone Operations

Lead Logistics Operations & Supply Chain Strategy - NEOM Trojena, Saudi Arabia, 2023-2024

Mega-project: $120B giga-development

• Directed site-wide supply chain, logistics, and facilities strategy for one of the world's largest infrastructure projects
• Engineered integrated logistics operations covering goods inward, personnel transport, warehousing, last-mile delivery, and asset management
• Designed and negotiated waste management transport system handling 55+ tons daily via a 60-vehicle fleet
• Oversaw PMC logistics execution, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deliverables

Director, International Business Development - Bluzand LLC, Dubai, UAE, 2024-2025

• Developed end-to-end operational and financial roadmaps integrating transportation and logistics planning for new market entrants
• Structured MOUs, JV agreements, and operational frameworks ensuring scalability, compliance, and risk mitigation
• Advised on logistics infrastructure requirements for UAE and GCC market expansion

Co-founder & Consultant - PCS Worldwide, Russia & UAE, 2020-Present

• Delivered FEED-stage project management, due diligence, vendor identification, and procurement strategy for industrial clients
• Advised on market entry, corporate setup, and governance frameworks to mitigate operational and regulatory risk
• Supported cross-border logistics planning between CIS, European, and GCC markets

Senior Project Manager, Supply Chain (PMC) - Bilfinger Tebodin BV, Russia, 2018-2020

Project: $350M agro/bio-chemical facility

• Managed €60M equipment due diligence project, ensuring technical compliance and delivery readiness
• Re-engineered procurement and transport strategies, reducing lead times by 20% while ensuring EU/Russian regulatory compliance
• Analyzed 120+ contracts, renegotiated commercial terms, and recovered €15M in Capex for the client

Senior Transportation Manager - Iluka CSM / FIFA World Cup 2018, Russia, 2018

Project: World Cup Football Tournament

• Managed mixed fleet of 150+ vehicles for official World Cup transportation operations
• Coordinated complex routing, security protocols, and local authority liaison across multiple venues
• Ensured 100% on-time performance under high-pressure, high-visibility conditions

Project Supply Chain Manager - Tebodin BV, Russia, 2015-2016

Project: $120M coal tar plant re-construction

• Led on-site logistics, warehousing, and procurement for industrial plant redesign project
• Designed PMC supply chain structure and managed inventory, storage, and supplier coordination
• Implemented materials tracking system reducing stock discrepancies by 30%

Chief Logistics Officer - Lukoil Middle East, Iraq, 2013-2014

Project: West Qurna-2 oil field support

• Managed nationwide customs clearance, permitting, and materials tracking for major oil field operations
• Revised import/export procedures, reducing clearance delays by 40% and ensuring uninterrupted operations
• Coordinated logistics vendors across the supply chain, maintaining 100% availability of critical materials

Business Development Manager - Bacalavre O.O.O., Montenegro, 2012–2013

• Led expansion and operational integration for international education sector entry
• Established local partnerships and regulatory compliance frameworks

Land Transportation Manager - Agip KCO (ENI), Kazakhstan, 2008-2011

Project: Eskene West JV and onshore oil & gas facility

• Accountable for country-wide land transportation across 6 locations, supporting onshore oil & gas operations
• Managed 450 vehicles, 850 drivers, and 30 staff, ensuring 24/7 operational readiness
• Optimized routing and scheduling, reducing fuel costs by 15% while maintaining safety standards

Captain & Logistics Leader - Royal Netherlands Air Force (MoD), Netherlands & Iraq, 2001-2008

• Head of Procurement for multiple fighter jet bases in the Netherlands, managing critical supply chains
• Contract Manager for expeditionary missions in Iraq (2003-2004), overseeing facilities and logistics in conflict zones
• National Logistics and Support Coordinator for worldwide military deployments
• Deployed and operated in high-threat environments, ensuring supply chain continuity under pressure

BS Military Operational Logistcs

BS International economics

BS International marketing

IOSH managing safely for oil and gas managers