Our Team Make the Difference
Your Shipping – Our Passion
Gava Australia Team
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
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
18+ 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 17 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
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
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
5 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
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
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
Customs Broker
17 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
Second Year 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.
Canace Hsieh
Operations
3 Years in Freight Forwarding
Canace is a member of our Operations Team and has 3 years of experience in the industry. The knowledge and know-how Canace offers in both Imports and Exports are benefits that our clients rely on. Canace is a very happy, hard-working, and motivated person who brings positivity and a host of dynamic qualities to the Gava Team.
Lydia Saludez
Operations
20+ Years in Freight Forwarding
Lydia is the newest 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.
Gava Worldwide Team
Key members of Gava Group Worldwide, that have contributed to the development of Gava Australia.
Pino Gazzetta
President Gava Group
Fabio Vannucci
CEO Gava Group
Mario Hummel
Director Gava Los Angeles & Gava Australia
Giovanni Valente
Managing Director Gava Los Angeles
Simona Gazzetta
COO Gava Group
Edoardo Vannucci
Commercial Director Gava Group
Carlo De Vecchi
CFO Gava Group
Laura Vannucci
Commercial Director – Gava Milano
Forever in our hearts
Filippo Barile
Air Freight Operations Manager – Gava Milano
Glen Procopio
Branch Manager – Gava Genoa
Alessandra Licari
Sea Operations – Gava Genoa
Marco Zito
Oceania Team Leader – Gava Genoa
Claudia Pieropan
Commercial Division – Gava Milano
Gabriele Albano
Commercial Division – Gava Milano
Cristina Gandini
Air Operations – Gava Milano
Ciro Lubrano
Sea Warehouse Manager – Gava Milano
Luca Anelli
Air Operations – Gava Milano
Mario Lubrano
Air Warehouse Manager – Gava Milano
Gava Milano - Air Freight Team
Gava Genoa - Oceania Division
