Francis Murugan is the Managing Director of Kuehne+Nagel Australia, one of the world’s leading logistics and supply chain organisations. With more than 30 years of experience spanning South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, Francis brings a wealth of industry knowledge and practical insights to the table.

After 17 years with Kuehne+Nagel, including roles as Managing Director of Kuehne+Nagel New Zealand and Director of Sea Logistics Australia, Francis has a unique perspective on the changing landscape of transport, trade, and logistics.

Kuehne+Nagel, with over 80,000 employees across nearly 100 countries, supports more than 400,000 customers with end-to-end supply chain solutions, leveraging its global network and data-driven insights to meet the demands of modern industry. As a member of the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), the group is committed to reducing its environmental footprint and supporting customers with low-carbon logistics solutions.