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Simon Neale

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Talent Acquisition Manager at Gulftainer
📍 United Arab Emirates

Simon Neale is a Talent Acquisition Manager at Gulftainer with over 15 years of experience in freight and logistics recruitment across Europe, the Middle East, and APAC. A graduate of the University of Plymouth, he specializes in executive search and leadership building. Colleagues describe him as highly respectful and dedicated to customer care.

He is an advocate for positive thinking and kindness, viewing them as essential behaviors that contribute to a better environment. Simon is actively involved in nurturing the next generation of industry professionals by participating in career days and speaking with students about pathways in maritime logistics.

Unique fact: He founded and led his own UAE-based boutique consultancy firm, Neale Management Consultancies, tailored to the freight sector.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Talent Acquisition Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview

How Simon shows up

Non-Confrontational
Story Driven
Amiable & Agreeable

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Simon cares about

Talent & Leadership
Focuses on group-wide talent acquisition, building leadership teams, and managing succession-critical appointments for a major port operator.
Logistics Recruitment
Possesses deep expertise from a 15+ year career in the freight and logistics sector, including founding his own specialized recruitment consultancy.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Talent Acquisition Manager
Gulftainer
7-2016
MD & Founder Freight Recruitment Consultant
Neale Management Consultancies
12-2015 - 6-2016
General Account Manager
Headford Group Ltd
10-2011 - 12-2015
Recruitment Consultant - Forwardingjobs Account Manager
Headford Group Ltd
3-2008 - 9-2011
Air and Ocean Operations
DSV Air and Sea UK
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Media appearances

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Education
2003 - 2006
Bsc Hons
University of Plymouth
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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