Peter Heston

Accomplished, entrepreneurial executive with over 40+ years of experience leading complex infrastructure, logistics, and energy ventures across the UK, Middle East, Asia, and North Africa. Proven track record in founding, scaling, and successfully exiting engineering and logistics businesses. For the past 18 years, specializing in the Ukrainian agricultural sector, with deep expertise in end-to-end supply chain optimization, port terminal development, and driving sustainable business growth.

Highly skilled in navigating geopolitical complexity, building cross-border partnerships, and delivering strong financial and operational performance in volatile and emerging markets.

Business Development Director - GN Terminals Group "UKRAINE" - Ukraine

(2007-01 - 2025-01)

Led strategic business development and operational optimization for GNT Group, a leading Agri-commodity port terminal and logistics owner/operator in Ukraine. Played a central role in GNT's evolution into one of the country's largest privately owned integrated port and inland logistics networks (Grain, Oilseeds, CSFO, and General cargo). – "A-Z Farm Gate to Onboard Vessel"

• Directed commercial and operational strategy to maximize terminal throughput and revenue (during multiple phases of port expansion.) also Upstream facilities & services development.
• Built and led a high-performing local team to manage daily supply chain operations using real-time simulation, data analytics, and financial modelling to mitigate upstream/downstream disruption.
• Designed, negotiated and implemented commercial: FOB "win-win" frameworks with Niche market buyers/distributors across Asia, MENA, and the EU.
• Designed and launched cargo consolidation alliances for small-medium scale farmers / producers (to enable Panamax shipments under FOB Frameworks)
• Delivered robust SWOT, viability, and financial impact reports for expansion and investment decisions.
• Invited speaker / panelist at leading international grain conferences, recognized for expertise in Ukrainian supply chain complexity.
• Not involved in any legal nor financial matters related to recent ACP v GNT Group proceedings; (contributed only as a factual witness on operational impacts)

Founder & Managing Director - Anderson Management & Logistics SA - Algeria

(1996-01 - 2006-01)

• Delivered pipeline and logistics services to major Oil & Gas multinationals: Sonatrach, BP, Halliburton, Schlumberger, Bechtel, and others.

Founder & Managing Director - Heston Middle East Ltd - GCC, SE Asia

(1980-01 - 1992-01)

Sold via MBO

• Pioneered regional oilfield services operations with HQ / offices / branches in Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Oman, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.

Co-Founder - Heman Hitec Ltd - UK

(1978-01 - 1994-01)

Sold to partner

• Engineering services for the UK Oil & Gas sector.

Founder & Managing Director - Heman Contracts Ltd - UK

(1974-01 - 1986-01)

Sold to public company

• Nationwide construction manpower and support services contractor.

Scholarship/Apprentice Civil Engineer - Sir Lindsay Parkinson Ltd - UK

(1966-01 - 1974-01)

• Centre-Line & Section Engineer on the construction of the M62 Motorway (Manchester to Leeds)

Higher National Diploma - Structural & Civil Engineering - Bolton Technical College (1966-01 - 1971-01)