Executive Team

Simon Hayes

Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: +27 21 528 3700
Facsimile: +27 21 555 2240
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Was appointed at GAC Laser in December 2007. Simon was previously the National Commercial Executive, and held the position of CEO of FX Africa.

Carol Holland

Regional Managing Executive - Durban
Telephone: +27 31 533 0000
Facsimile: +27 31 569 6398
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Started her own forwarding company, Project Freight, in 1997 and sold it to The Laser Group in 2001. She was previously Regional Director for Profreight Forwarding. She has experience in the transport and warehousing industry since 1984.

Costa Diakides

GAC Laser Branch manager - Johannesburg
Telephone: +27 11 974 9297
Facsimile: +27 11 974 3977
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With 17 years of experience in the logistics industry, Costa has much knowledge through all the differing aspects of the business. Costa is responsible for the running of GAC Laser’s Johannesburg operation. His wealth of experience in international import and export practices and established networking in 172 countries serve GAC Laser well in its quest to grow and diversify the customer base and improve service levels to key clients going forward.

Mike van Eyssen

Regional Managing Executive – Cape Town
Telephone: +27 21 528 3700
Facsimile: +27 21 528 3740
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Has ten years experience in the customs clearing, forwarding and warehousing industry. Mike was previously a corporate bank manager with First National Bank.

Catherine Long

National Financial Executive - Durban
Telephone: +27 31 533 0000
Facsimile: +27 31 569 6398
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