Nathan Strang
About Nathan Strang
Nathan Strang is the Director of Ocean Freight (U.S. Southwest) at Flexport, with a background in strategic planning and operations from his tenure in the US Navy.
Current Position at Flexport
Nathan Strang is currently serving as the Director of Ocean Freight for the U.S. Southwest region at Flexport. He operates in a hybrid role based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. His responsibilities include managing ocean freight revenue and overseeing strategy development for multiple business units.
Previous Roles at Flexport
Nathan Strang has held several key positions at Flexport. From 2021 to 2023, he was the Director of Ocean Trade Lane Management, Yield, and Planning. In 2021, he served as Senior Trade Lane Manager for Ocean Operations. In these roles, Strang was vital in developing strategies for ocean freight and managing significant revenue streams.
US Navy Experience
Nathan Strang has a rich background in the US Navy. Between 2014 to 2018, he served as an Operations Analyst, Strategic Planner, and Transformation Project Manager at the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) - MIW Division. Prior to that, he held roles such as Department Director, Officer-in-Charge at Patrol Squadron EIGHT (VP-8), and Assistant Officer-in-Charge at Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Weapons School from 2009 to 2014.
Education and Degrees
Nathan Strang has an extensive academic background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government and International Studies from Manhattan College. He also holds a Master of Science in Global Leadership from the University of San Diego - Knauss School of Business. Additionally, he obtained a Post Graduate Certificate in Joint Professional Military Education from the USAF Air Command and Staff College and a High School Diploma from La Salle Institute.
Skills and Expertise
Nathan Strang is proficient in various areas including ocean freight strategy, revenue management, and team building. At Flexport, he developed strategies for over 300 clients with shipment volumes ranging from 50 to 100,000 containers per year and managed ocean freight revenue totaling over $280 million. He also maintained Top Secret Clearance with access to Special Compartmented Information and Special Access Programs for over eighteen years.