Zeid Houssami
About Zeid Houssami
Zeid Houssami is the Vice President of the West Region at Flexport, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with extensive experience in supply chain and logistics management.
Current Role at Flexport
Zeid Houssami is currently the Vice President for the West Region at Flexport, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing regional operations, strategy implementation, and team leadership. His focus includes managing logistics, ensuring efficient supply chain practices, and fostering client relationships to drive business growth. His extensive background in the logistics field supports his leadership in this role.
Previous Positions at Flexport
Before attaining his current position, Zeid Houssami held several key roles at Flexport. From 2022 to 2024, he was the Global Head of Air, providing strategic direction and operational oversight to the company's air freight division. Prior to that, from 2021 to 2022, he served as General Manager for the West Region. Additionally, he was the Senior Director of Air Cargo from 2020 to 2021, where he managed air cargo operations and optimized performance in this sector.
Experience at Turvo Inc. and Totum Labs
Zeid Houssami's professional experience also includes serving as the Vice President of Sales at Turvo Inc. in 2020, based in Sunnyvale, California. He was involved in driving sales strategy and fostering customer relationships. From 2019 to 2022, he was an Advisor at Totum Labs, providing strategic guidance in the San Francisco Bay Area. His role at Totum Labs leveraged his expertise in logistics technology and partner integration.
Tenure at Expeditors International
Zeid Houssami spent over 15 years at Expeditors International, where he held various senior leadership positions. His roles included General Manager, Air Product Manager, Operations Manager for Air Export, Manager of Customer Retention and Development, and District Sales Executive. His work spanned regions including Brisbane, CA, and the Greater Los Angeles Area, primarily focused on managing air freight operations, customer relations, and sales strategy.
Educational Background
Zeid Houssami holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in International Business from the University of Georgia, a degree he obtained from 1997 to 2001. This educational foundation provided him with the knowledge and skills essential for his extensive career in logistics and supply chain management.