Mahmoud Hafez
Director of Customs & Trade Compliance at DHL | Global Trade Strategist , Ex-Amazon | Licensed Customs Broker | Driving Compliance, Cost Optimization, and Cross-Border Solutions
- Role
- Director, Customs & Trade Compliance at DHL
- Location
- Nashville, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mahmoud Hafez
With over a decade of leadership in Customs and International Trade Compliance, I specialize in designing and executing scalable, cost-efficient compliance programs that reduce risk and drive operational excellence. I’ve worked for Fortune 100 companies across manufacturing, retail, tech, and consumer goods to navigate the complexities of global trade regulations and deliver measurable results.My expertise lies in building and leading high-performing compliance teams, optimizing trade operations, and leveraging Free Trade Agreements and regulatory strategies to unlock multimillion-dollar savings. I’ve successfully led global cross-functional initiatives, resolved high-stakes customs disputes, and implemented broker and freight forwarder frameworks across multiple regions.I thrive in dynamic environments where regulatory acumen, strategic thinking, and business alignment are critical to success.Core Competencies: • Global Customs & Trade Compliance Strategy • Trade Compliance Risk Management • HTS Classification & Customs Valuation • Free Trade Agreements & Duty Savings optimization • Broker & Freight Forwarder Management • Cross-Border Operations & Dispute Resolution • Import/Export Regulatory Compliance • Global SOPs, KPIs & Policy Development • AD/CVD & Sanctions Compliance • Trade Training & Stakeholder Engagement
Experience
Director, Customs & Trade Compliance
May 2023 — Present
Education
UW Extension
Green County Leaders, Green County Leaders
2015 — 2016
Al-Azhar University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Science
2009
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