Leslie Begley
Driving Strategic Growth in Defense Air Logistics | National Product Manager @ Kuehne + Nagel | Supply Chain & Government Solutions Leader
- Role
- National Air Logistics Defense Product Manager at Kuehne+Nagel
- Location
- Raleigh, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
National Air Logistics Defense Product Manager
Sep 2025 — Present · NC, US
As the National Air Logistics Defense Product Manager at Kuehne + Nagel, I lead strategic initiatives and operational excellence across our U.S. defense air logistics portfolio. My role focuses on delivering tailored solutions for government and defense industrial base clients, with a specialized emphasis on defense articles and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.I work closely with internal stakeholders, government agencies, and international partners to ensure compliance, efficiency, and mission readiness. By aligning logistics capabilities with defense requirements, I help drive innovation and reliability in support of global security objectives. Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage national-level air logistics operations for defense customers.Oversee and optimize FMS-related shipments, ensuring regulatory compliance and secure handling.Collaborate with U.S. DoD, foreign governments, and OEMs to support international defense logistics.Develop and implement strategic product initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational performance.Serve as a subject matter expert on defense air freight, ITAR, EAR, and other regulatory frameworks.Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and contract execution for defense programs. Areas of Expertise:Foreign Military Sales (FMS)Defense Logistics & ComplianceAir Freight OperationsStrategic Product ManagementGovernment ContractingInternational Trade Regulations (ITAR/EAR)
Education
The United States Army War College
Master of Strategic Study
2016 — 2017
Cumberland College
Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry
Trident University International
Master of Science - MS, Information Technology Management
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