Kirsten Southgate
About Kirsten Southgate
Kirsten Southgate serves as the NZ Operations Manager at Gebrüder Weiss, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in logistics and customer service, having worked in various roles at Oceanbridge Shipping Ltd and VISA Global Logistics over the past two decades.
Current Role at Gebrüder Weiss
Kirsten Southgate serves as the NZ Operations Manager at Gebrüder Weiss, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing operational activities within New Zealand, ensuring efficient logistics and supply chain management. Her experience in the industry contributes to her ability to manage complex operations effectively.
Previous Experience at Oceanbridge Shipping Ltd
Kirsten Southgate has a substantial background with Oceanbridge Shipping Ltd, where she held multiple roles. She worked as Asia Trade from 2007 to 2010 for three years, then transitioned to Europe Senior Trade for six months in 2011. Following that, she was involved in USA Trade from 2010 to 2011 for one year. Her varied roles at Oceanbridge provided her with a comprehensive understanding of international shipping and trade.
Career at VISA Global Logistics
Kirsten Southgate worked at VISA Global Logistics in several capacities from 2014 to 2019. She began as Customer Services Manager in Auckland, New Zealand, for three years. After that, she served as Admin and Implementation Manager for two years, followed by a role as Client Relationship Manager for ten months in 2019. Her tenure at VISA Global Logistics allowed her to develop skills in customer service and client management.
Early Career at Green Acres Franchise Group Ltd
Kirsten Southgate began her career at Green Acres Franchise Group Ltd, where she worked in Customer Services for one year from 2004 to 2005. This early experience laid the foundation for her future roles in customer service and operations management within the logistics industry.