Dennis Melgert

Dennis Melgert is a Senior Consultant Advisor at LPX Partners, providing strategic guidance on international logistics operations, vendor management, and performance optimization across complex global supply networks. With more than 25 years of experience in logistics, supply chain strategy, and procurement leadership, Dennis combines operational expertise, commercial acumen, and compliance know-how across air, ocean, rail, and road transportation.

He is passionate about transforming supply chain challenges into competitive advantages through digital-enabled control towers, strategic alliances, and resilient execution models.

Previously, Dennis led the Chemicals Division at Logistics Plus, driving strategic growth and global expansion. His career includes senior leadership roles at Celanese Corporation, OCTAL, APL, and Hapag-Lloyd, where he managed logistics spend exceeding $300 million and negotiated long-term freight contracts delivering over $200 million in cost avoidance.

Dennis brings deep expertise in ocean freight, compliance, technology integration, and cross-functional leadership. He has served as Chairman of the GT Nexus Shipper Council, contributing to industry-wide improvements on in-transit visibility, transparency and collaboration.

Fluent in English and Dutch, Dennis holds a degree in Shipping & Logistics and is recognized for his strategic vision, operational excellence, and commitment to advancing global logistics innovation.