Johan Ekman
About Johan Ekman
Johan Ekman is the Regional Implementation Manager for Central USA at Flexport and a Consultant in Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain at Simonett. He has a diverse background in aerospace, logistics, and supply chain management, with extensive experience in various roles and educational qualifications.
Title
Johan Ekman holds the position of Regional Implementation Manager, Central USA at Flexport, located in Dallas, Texas, United States. He is also a Consultant specializing in operations, logistics, and supply chain at Simonett in Miami, Florida, United States.
Professional Background
Johan Ekman has a comprehensive professional background in logistics and supply chain management. He worked at Bolloré Transport & Logistics as the Aerospace Business Development Manager for the West Region in 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Prior to that, he held several roles at DB Schenker from 2012 to 2020, including Implementation Manager for the Aerospace/Marine & Defense market. His career began at Damca International as Operations Manager from 2007 to 2011 in Miami.
Education and Expertise
Johan Ekman is pursuing an Executive MBA at the Stockholm School of Economics. He holds an MBA in Innovation & Entrepreneurship from the same institution (2020-2022). He achieved a MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management from MITx on edX (2020-2023) and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification from UCLA Extension (2015-2016). Additionally, he earned a B.B.A. in International Business Honors and a Certificate in Import/Export Marketing from Florida International University (2009-2011).
Licenses and Certifications
Johan Ekman is a licensed U.S. Customs Broker. He also holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, emphasizing his expertise in process improvement and quality management within logistics and supply chain operations.
Industry Specializations
Johan Ekman specializes in vertical markets such as aerospace and fashion. He has extensive experience managing project cargo and U.S. imports. His skill set includes trade regulations and compliance, as well as product development and consultancy services within the logistics sector.