Strategic Direction

Executive Board & Global Governance

As a fourth-generation international logistics organisation established in 1913, our leadership maintains direct operational accountability, championing supply chain visibility, customer partnership, and sustainable global shipping.

Rochelle Sommer - Chair WTA UK & WTA China
Executive Governance

Rochelle Sommer

Serving as Chair of WTA UK and WTA China, Rochelle leads the Group's cross-border operations and Asia-Pacific trade lane development. With over 16 years of strategic development expertise, she ensures end-to-end transparent communication, customs compliance, and client-centric growth across our key multimodal corridors.

UK & China Corridors 4th Generation
John Sommer - Chair WTA UAE, USA & WTA Energy
International Expansion

John Sommer

Chair of WTA UAE, WTA USA, and WTA Energy, John established WTA's North American presence and heads operations spanning Transatlantic logistics, Middle East hubs, and global energy infrastructure. His deep regulatory knowledge ensures streamlined US customs brokerage and FMC-compliant sea freight solutions.

USA & Middle East Energy Logistics
Tom Sommer - Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer

Tom Sommer

Leading WTA Group as Chief Executive Officer, Tom steers global commercial strategy, carrier procurement partnerships, and dedicated manufacturing and perishables supply chains. He partners with multinational procurement leaders to engineer cost-resilient, delay-mitigated freight forwarding frameworks worldwide.

Group Strategy Commercial Leadership
Operational Leadership

Regional Directors & Functional Specialists

Every international trade lane requires dedicated technical leadership. Meet the directors managing our compliance, digital platforms, finances, and origin handling operations.

United Kingdom & Group Functional

HQ Operations, Digital Systems & Key Accounts

Anthony Bour

Anthony Bour

Director of Technology & Operations

With over 20 years at WTA, Anthony leads the proprietary supply chain tracking portal, digital API connectivity, predictive disruption analytics, and automated freight workflows.

Samantha Mitchell

Samantha Mitchell

Commercial & Customer Excellence Director

Directing global key accounts since 2003, Samantha specialises in Incoterms optimization, specialized testing protocols, and client SLA management across complex import operations.

Elaine Evans

Elaine Evans

People & Culture Director

Elaine heads international human capital and the WTA Academy, fostering elite trade compliance competency and rigorous customer-first service culture across all offices.

Melaney-Ann Brown

Melaney-Ann Brown

Group Financial Controller

Managing corporate financial compliance, cross-currency trade settlements, and transparent billing systems that give enterprise buyers clear logistics cost predictability.

Americas

North American Customs Clearance & Overland Logistics

Justyna Zawada

Justyna Zawada

Vice President - WTA USA

Leads US inland intermodal, bonded warehousing, FDA compliance, and US Customs entry filings, ensuring dependable door-to-door cargo transitions into North America.

Asia-Pacific Hubs

Greater China Sourcing & Export Gateway Leadership

Alan Li

Alan Li

Associate Director - Hong Kong & Shenzhen

Specialist in Pearl River Delta freight consolidation, rapid export clearance, and air-sea multimodal corridors connecting southern manufacturing clusters to Western buyers.

Jessie He

Jessie He

Associate Director - Shanghai

Oversees East China maritime routes, Yangtze River port integrations, and tailored book publishing logistics programs for prominent international publishers.

Zangwill Chan

Zangwill Chan

Associate Director - WTA China

Spearheads carrier rate procurement, factory-floor origin audits, and rail freight solutions linking main industrial zones across China directly to European terminals.

AEO & C-TPAT Certified

Authorised Economic Operator and C-TPAT credentials guarantee priority clearance and verified supply chain integrity.

Over 110 Years of Legacy

Founded in 1913, four generations of continuous family governance provide financial stability and long-term buyer trust.

Targeted ESG Strategy

Active emissions auditing, modal re-engineering, and Scope 3 carbon tracking built directly into client operations.

Proprietary Visibility

Every shipment is backed by continuous milestones, container alerts, and predictive vessel tracking delivered directly to you.

Industry Authority & Media

Global Logistics Commentary & Speaking Inquiries

Our senior directors regularly provide data-led commentary on ocean rate trends, port congestion, trade tariff adjustments, and sustainable supply chain strategies for international logistics publications and trade events.

Whether you require executive supply chain analysis or wish to discuss an enterprise freight tender with our senior team, we welcome direct conversation.

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