Consultative Committee – Elections for Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Members of the Management Committee

Walter Trezek is an international expert in postal & CEP logistics, e-commerce regulation, and digital transformation, with more than 35 years of international experience bridging public- and private-sector innovation. He currently serves as Chairman of the UPU Consultative Committee (ad personam, High-Level Figure in the postal sector), having first been appointed to the role in 2016...

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Santosh Gopal is a global leader in digital transformation and public-private partnerships, with over 25 years of experience spanning logistics, banking, insurance, and technology sectors. Santosh Gopal has facilitated strategic alliances and partnerships valued at over USD 3.5 billion, built interoperable systems and frameworks that enable commerce and connectivity worldwide, and contributed this expertise to the UPU's modernization and digital integration agenda over the past three years... Click on the profiles for more.

Tawnee Steinke serves as Vice President of Product and Partnerships at BoxC, an e-commerce logistics management platform that partners with postal operators, airlines, and customs authorities to simplify cross-border trade. With more than a decade of experience in the logistics and postal industries, Tawnee has led initiatives that bridge commercial and postal networks, creating scalable, compliant, and efficient solutions for international e-commerce. Over the past three years, she has worked closely with the UPU Consultative Committee, member posts... Click on the profiles for more.

Eddy Richauvet is a French entrepreneur and logistics expert with over 30 years of experience in transport, e-commerce, and digital transformation. He began his career at TNT Express before founding several innovative companies in logistics and technology—including Phat Logistics, ShipLeader, and ShopRunBack, a global platform specialized in reverse logistics for e-commerce. Recognized for his strategic vision and operational expertise, he focuses on creating sustainable, customer-centric, and technology-driven supply chain solutions that connect brands and consumers worldwide...  Click on the profiles for more.

Santosh Gopal is a global leader in digital transformation and public-private partnerships, with over 25 years of experience spanning logistics, banking, insurance, and technology sectors. Facilitated strategic alliances and partnerships valued at over USD 3.5 billion, building interoperable systems and frameworks that enable commerce and connectivity worldwide—contributing this expertise to the UPU’s modernization and digital integration agenda over the past three years... Click on the profiles for more.

I am a voice in the global e-commerce and logistics industry, known for my thought leadership both online and on stage. He currently serves at AfterShip, a leading SaaS platform for shipment tracking and post-purchase experience, where he manages over 1,200 logistics partnerships worldwide. With a diverse background spanning warehousing, logistics, trading, dropshipping, online retail, and professional services in accounting and audit, Eric brings more than 15 years of cross-sector experience to the postal and logistics ecosystem... Click on the profiles for more.

Jehad Ghazwan is a Product Manager at Beyon Connect, leading digital transformation initiatives that empower governments, enterprises, and citizens through secure and innovative digital solutions. He has been actively engaged in UPU-related initiatives, including regional postal forums and collaborative projects that promote innovation and sustainability across the sector. Jehad is passionate about supporting the UPU’s mission to advance efficient, inclusive, and sustainable postal services... Click on the profiles for more.

Tawnee Steinke serves as Vice President of Product and Partnerships at BoxC, an e-commerce logistics management platform that partners with postal operators, airlines, and customs authorities to simplify cross-border trade. With more than a decade of experience in the logistics and postal industries, Tawnee has led initiatives that bridge commercial and postal networks, creating scalable, compliant, and efficient solutions for international e-commerce. Over the past three years, she has worked closely with the UPU Consultative Committee, member posts, and strategic partners to enhance collaboration between private sector innovation and the public postal network... Click on the profiles for more.

Dame Damevski is a postal and digital infrastructure professional with more than two decades of experience spanning postal diversification, payments, and GovTech. As Director of International Markets at e-Boks, a postal digital infrastructure company, he leads partnerships with governments and postal operators worldwide to deliver trusted, secure digital communication and payment platforms. A former diplomat, Dame has long been engaged in global postal affairs, having attended four UPU Congresses and served as an observer to several UPU bodies since 2012... Click on the profiles for more.

Neerja Wadhwa is a seasoned Sales and Client Relationship Specialist with more than two decades of experience in driving strategic partnerships, business growth, and customer success across global markets. At FarEye, she leads Global Postal Initiatives, supporting digital transformation and operational modernization across postal organizations worldwide. Known for her ability to forge long-term, value-based relationships, Neerja has successfully steered partnerships that enhance service efficiency, technological adoption, and customer engagement… Click on the profiles for more.

Carlos Grau Tanner is the Director General of the Geneva-based Global Express Association (GEA), which he joined in 2010. GEA is the global trade association of the three leading express delivery carriers (DHL, FedEx, and UPS). It is the industry’s voice on global policy issues in areas such as trade, customs, air transport, aviation security, or postal regulation. A dual Swiss and Spanish citizen, Mr Grau holds a law degree from the University of Barcelona, Spain, and a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from The Fletcher School at Tufts University (Boston, USA)...  Click on the profiles for more.

Heinz Daniel Graf is a Swiss national with over 40 years of professional experience in IT, logistics, and international standardisation. He currently serves as Senior Standards Expert, GS1 Switzerland, where since 2006 he has supported the development and implementation of GS1 standards for identification, data capture, and data sharing—particularly across the transport, logistics, technical, and consumer-goods sectors. He represents GS1 in global standardisation bodies including ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 31 (since 2006) and CEN TC 331 (since 2023), and coordinates cooperation between GS1 and the UPU under their Memorandum of Understanding... Click on the profiles for more.

Global Head of Consulting, Maersk; over four decades of leadership in customs, borders, and international trade policy. •    Former CEO & MD, KGH Global Consulting; former Director, World Customs Organization; former Director General, Swedish Customs, initiating and implementing international standards and models in trade. •Senior advisor to governments, international institutions, and executive boards of multinational companies; advisor to the EU and UK on Brexit. •Commissioner, UK Trade Facilitation Commission; member, UK Cabinet Office Expert Advisory Group... Click on the profiles for more.

With over 40 years of leadership experience in the global supply chain industry, I have successfully navigated complex and challenging markets worldwide. A seasoned executive, I bring a rare blend of commercial acumen and deep compliance expertise, ensuring seamless operations while upholding the highest regulatory standards. Passionate about international trade and compliance, I am committed to driving positive outcomes for customers, industry stakeholders, and society at large...

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Alessandro Calissi is Manager of Strategic Relations at the International Post Corporation (IPC) in Brussels, Belgium, where he coordinates IPC's engagement with the Universal Postal Union and supporting the implementation of IPC's Strategy 2028. An Italian national established in Belgium since 2018, Alessandro brings multilingual capabilities and deep expertise in international postal cooperation to his work.... 

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Lawyer Florian Seikel began his career at the Hessian State Parliament in Wiesbaden, where he worked for the FDP parliamentary group and also served as a research assistant (Ruth Wagner) at the municipal level in Darmstadt. He has been working for e-commerce and mail-order associations in Berlin for over 17 years. He headed the Berlin office of the German E-Commerce and Distance Selling Trade Association (bevh) for five years... 

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Shlomo Fishman is a senior legal and business executive combining corporate counsel expertise with international partnership development. He is experienced in consensus‑building, complex negotiations, compliance, and digital transformation within the postal and logistics ecosystem. Fluent public communicator with a background bridging legal, commercial, and policy considerations...

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Ignacio María Mayer is a senior logistics executive specializing in cross-border e-commerce and postal operations. He currently serves as Senior Manager, New Business Development at MailAmericas (Buenos Aires/Madrid), leading cross-border logistics across Africa, coordinating with postal operators and customs, and supervising multicultural teams to ensure compliance with international postal standards and efficient delivery solutions... Click on the profiles for more.

Yurii Benevytskyi is the Chief Executive Officer of Nova Global, part of the Ukrainian NOVA Group of companies — a leading postal and logistics network operating in more than 200 countries. With over 20 years of experience in logistics, e-commerce, and operations management, he has led major international expansion projects and digital transformation initiatives. Yurii also serves as Chairman of Supernova Airlines, a Ukrainian cargo carrier, and is recognized for advancing innovation, sustainability, and public-private cooperation in the postal sector... Click on the profiles for more.

Following the successful completion of his studies in business administration with a concentration in marketing, he began his career in the consumer goods sector before transitioning to the industrial goods industry. There, he held a range of senior leadership roles across marketing, sales, business development, and innovation for industrial products. In this capacity, process management and logistics became part of his field of experience. He was a driver in the deployment of Six Sigma tools in various areas of activity and companies. ... Click on the profiles for more.

Santosh Gopal is a global leader in digital transformation and public-private partnerships, with over 25 years of experience spanning logistics, banking, insurance, and technology sectors. Facilitated strategic alliances and partnerships valued at over USD 3.5 billion, building interoperable systems and frameworks that enable commerce and connectivity worldwide—contributing this expertise to the UPU’s modernization and digital integration agenda over the past three years... 

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Eddy Richauvet is a French entrepreneur and logistics expert with over 30 years of experience in transport, e-commerce, and digital transformation. He began his career at TNT Express before founding several innovative companies in logistics and technology—including Phat Logistics, ShipLeader, and ShopRunBack, a global platform specialized in reverse logistics for e-commerce... 

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Cornelia Berger is the Head of UNI Post & Logistics Global Union, representing more than 2.5 million postal workers through affiliated unions in over 80 countries. Based in Switzerland, UNI Global Union is a long-standing member of the UPU Consultative Committee and an active advocate for the modernization, sustainability, and inclusivity of the global postal sector... 

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