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Our Team Make the Difference

Your Shipping – Our Passion

Gava Australia Team​

Alex Colombini - Founder & Managing Director

Alex Colombini 

Founder & Managing Director
30 + Years in Freight Forwarding

Alex is the Owner and Founder of Gava Australia. He has more than 30 years experience in freight forwarding and logistics, as the Managing Director of our company. Amongst his extensive qualifications, Alex has a PhD in Economics obtained from the University of Rome, Italy. He is also an ex-Navy Officer, having graduated and served from the Naval Academy of Livorno, Italy. Alex had a vision when he came to Australia back in 1982, which is what Gava Australia has become today. His goal is to be true to our mission statement

Matteo Crippa - General Manager

Matteo Crippa

General Manager
30 + Years in Freight Forwarding

Matteo is the General Manager of the company, with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. For more than 20 years with Gava, he has built up our team and company culture. The best qualities of Matteo are his loyalty, his technical knowledge of every operational aspect of freight forwarding, and his people skills, helping him understand and manage every member of the team.   

Roberto Di Chiara - Sales & Marketing Manager

Roberto Di Chiara 

Sales & Marketing Manager
20+ Years in Freight Forwarding

Roberto is the driving force of our company’s Commercial Team, as our Marketing & Sales Manager. With experience exceeding more than 20 years in freight forwarding, Roberto is well known for his passion, dedication to our clients, and proactive ability to find solutions to their needs. Roberto is a valued asset to our company for his experience and tenacity in developing his work. 

Diane Storey - Administration & Accounting

Diane Storey 

Administration & Accounting
20+ Years in Freight Forwarding

Diane has led our administration and accounting department for 20 years, having more than 30 years of experience in this field. Diane is professional and always available to provide her support to everyone. Her loyalty and commitment to the cause are her best attributes and qualities our company counts on. 

Liz Dobson - Customer Service Leader

Liz Dobson 

Customer Service Leader
30+ Years in Freight Forwarding

Liz (Bettina) is our Customer Service leader, having worked at Gava for more than 10 years. She has extensive knowledge of the freight forwarding industry with more than 30 years experience. She’s qualified across various positions, including customs compiler and office administrator. Liz is very loyal and is always available to assist our clients and our team. 

James Robinson - Operations

James Robinson  

Operations
6 Years in Freight Forwarding

James is a member of our Operations Team. He has more than 10 years working experience, and amongst his qualifications, he has a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences from Bond University. James is known to be a very reliable, honest and dedicated person.

José Regis - Operations

José Regis 

Operations
30+ Years in Freight Forwarding 

José is a member of our Operations Team. He has more than 30 years of experience in the industry. The knowledge and know-how he offers to the Company is a benefit that our clients rely on. 

Vesna Saric

Vesna Saric 

Operations
25+ Years in Freight Forwarding

Vesna is a member of our Operations Team. She has more than 24 years of experience in the industry and amongst her qualifications is an office administrator. Vesna is a very calm person that is able to solve complications quickly and efficiently.

Paul Dixon

Paul Dixon 

Customs Broker 
18 Years in Freight Forwarding

Paul is our Licenced Customs Broker with more than 15 years of experience. He has obtained Australian Quarantine Accreditation, which allows him to offer consultancy regarding Customs Tariffs, Valuation, and Legislation’s advice. Paul is a very professional and honest person. He is an important and valued figure in our organisation. 

Alessandra Colombini - Marketing and Sales Executive

Alessandra Colombini 

Marketing and Sales Executive 
3 Years in Freight Forwarding

Alessandra works in the Commercial Team in the Marketing and Sales sector. Alessandra has completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Business at Bond University. She is an ex-elite athlete, having represented Australia, winning two gold medals in Marathon Swimming. Alessandra looks forward to contributing to Gava Australia and its success over the coming years.

Lydia Saludez - Operations

Lydia Saludez

Operations
20+ Years in Freight Forwarding

Lydia is a member of our Operations Team and has over 20 years of experience in the industry. She is a very happy and diligent person who brings distinct qualities and a great spirit to the team. Working with Lydia is a pleasure, as she contributes greatly to the Gava Team Spirit.

Kenneth Cummins

Operations
3 Years in Freight Forwarding

Kenneth is the newest member of our Operations Team and has 3 years of experience in the industry. The knowledge and know-how Kenneth offers in both Imports and Exports are benefits that our clients rely on. Kenneth is a very happy, hard-working, and motivated person who brings positivity and a host of dynamic qualities to the Gava Team. 

Gava Worldwide Team​

Key members of Gava Group Worldwide, that have contributed to the development of Gava Australia.

Pino Gazzetta - President Gava Group

Pino Gazzetta

President Gava Group

Fabio Vannucci - CEO Gava Group

Fabio Vannucci

CEO Gava Group

Mario Hummel - Director Gava Los Angeles & Gava Australia

Mario Hummel

Director Gava Los Angeles & Gava Australia

Giovanni Valente - Managing Director Gava Los Angeles

Giovanni Valente

Managing Director Gava Los Angeles

Simona Gazzetta - COO Gava Group

Simona Gazzetta

COO Gava Group

Edoardo Vannucci - Commercial Director Gava Group

Edoardo Vannucci

Commercial Director Gava Group

Carlo De Vecchi - CFO Gava Group

Carlo De Vecchi

CFO Gava Group

Laura Vannucci - Commercial Director – Gava Milano

Laura Vannucci

Commercial Director – Gava Milano
Forever in our hearts

Filippo Barile - Air Freight Operations Manager – Gava Milano

Filippo Barile

Air Freight Operations Manager – Gava Milano

Glen Procopio - Branch Manager – Gava Genoa

Glen Procopio

Branch Manager – Gava Genoa 

Alessandra Licari - Sea Operations – Gava Genoa

Alessandra Licari 

Sea Operations – Gava Genoa 

Marco Zito - Oceania Team Leader – Gava Genoa

Marco Zito 

Oceania Team Leader – Gava Genoa

Claudia Pieropan - Commercial Division – Gava Milano

Claudia Pieropan

Commercial Division – Gava Milano 

Gabriele Albano - Commercial Division – Gava Milano

Gabriele Albano

Commercial Division – Gava Milano  

Cristina Gandini - Air Operations – Gava Milano

Cristina Gandini  

Air Operations – Gava Milano  

Ciro Lubrano - Sea Warehouse Manager – Gava Milano

Ciro Lubrano

Sea Warehouse Manager – Gava Milano 

Luca Anelli - Air Operations – Gava Milano

Luca Anelli

Air Operations – Gava Milano 

Mario Lubrano - Air Warehouse Manager – Gava Milano

Mario Lubrano

Air Warehouse Manager – Gava Milano 

Gava Milano - Air Freight Team

GAVA Air Freight Team

Gava Genoa - Oceania Division

Gava Genoa - Oceania Division
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