Tom Elsen
About Tom Elsen
Tom Elsen is a Client Solutions Associate, Enterprise at Flexport, with a background in operations, consulting, and team leadership, and extensive experience in freight services and supply chain management.
Current Position at Flexport
Tom Elsen currently holds the position of Client Solutions Associate for the Enterprise sector at Flexport. He operates from Flexport's European headquarters in Amsterdam, contributing to a team focused on delivering real-time supply chain visibility and optimal return on investment through advanced technology. His role involves managing a range of freight services including ocean, air, truck, and rail freight, warehousing, customs and compliance, financing, and insurance.
Previous Roles at Flexport
Before his current role, Tom served as a Client Solutions Associate for Flexport's EU Paired Squad for four months in 2021. He initially joined Flexport as an Operations Associate for the EU Paired Squad, a position he held from 2020 to 2021 for five months. Both roles were based in Amsterdam and provided him with substantial hands-on experience in managing and optimizing freight services.
Work Experience at Capgemini Invent and Risør Furniture
Tom Elsen worked as a Consulting Intern at Capgemini Invent for eleven months in 2020. This position was based in Utrecht and surrounding areas in the Netherlands. Additionally, he served as a Team Lead at Risør Furniture, a role he held for one year from 2019 to 2020. These positions contributed to his extensive experience in consulting, team management, and business operations.
Educational Background
Tom Elsen pursued a diverse educational background. He completed a Master of Science in Complex Systems Engineering and Management at Technische Universiteit Delft from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he studied for a Master of Science in Energy Engineering at Politecnico di Milano for eleven months in 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Engineering and Management from Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, where he studied from 2013 to 2018. His secondary education was completed at Collège/Lycée de Lorgues in France, where he achieved a Baccalauréat in the Section Scientifique.
Early Career and Internships
Tom Elsen has a varied early career history including roles such as Sales Representative at Agra International for five months in 2014 in Groningen. He also worked as a Team Captain at Effective Brand & Sales Activators from 2014 to 2019, gaining extensive experience over five years. Other roles include serving as a Waiter and Host at Piekfijn Events from 2018 to 2019 and participating in the International Business Tour with TU Delft in 2019 for four months.
Contributions to Flexport's Technology
Tom Elsen has contributed to the development of Flexport's cloud software and data analytics platform. Launched in 2013, this platform was the first of its kind on the market and has played a significant role in Flexport's rapid expansion. He has been actively involved in Flexport's presence in over 100 countries, utilizing his expertise to enhance the company's global operations and logistics capabilities.