Peter Timmermann
Managing Director FAICD, FAIM
ptimmermann@icecargo.com.au

Peter, with more than forty years in the freight forwarding and logistics industries here and overseas, leads an experienced, extremely able team. His thorough, hands-on approach ensures that ICE offers unrivalled levels of personalised service with all staff members, being directly accessible to clients at all times.

A German-educated, qualified freight forwarder (Commercial Diploma), Peter's extensive experience includes senior management roles in Germany, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia.

Before forming ICE in 1988, he was chief executive of a large, UK-based multinational freight forwarder in Australia for over 10 years. He is a shareholder of the company.

An active Rotarian with a deep interest in the welfare of the community, Peter is also closely involved in a wide variety of charity work. A keen golfer, he continues, as he says, 'to work on his game.'

Ronald Spahr
Director, National Sales
rspahr@icecargo.com.au

Ronald is a highly experienced freight forwarder. Born in Hamburg, he was originally German trained (with the German Freight Forwarding Diploma among others) and came to Australia in 1979 as a sales representative for a major freight forwarder.

Ronald has worked in the industry for over three decades, in both Germany and Australia; he still speaks his native language fluently. He is a firm believer in self-reliance and the principle of giving everyone a fair go.

Key areas of expertise include marketing sales and customer service. Previously sales manager of a large international freight forwarder in Australia for five years, Ronald joined ICE in early 1989 and is a shareholder.

Married for over 25 years, Ronald has two daughters. His family is actively involved in the Sutherland Shire music scene. He is a keen supporter of the local soccer club and has been involved in scuba diving for over twenty years. He is an avid reader of anything historical, documentary and philosophical.

Michael Vigliante
Director
mvigliante@icecargo.com.au

Michael joined the ICE Group's Sydney office in February 1990, having previously spent five years as branch accountant for a large international freight forwarder.

He oversaw the amalgamation of the Australian ICE Group companies into a single cohesive trading unit, helping it become more effective in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Appointed a director in 2004, Michael, as the company's CFO, is responsible for the ICE Group's statutory, financial and accounting matters.

George Kyriakides
Branch Manager, ICE Sydney
gkyriakides@icecargo.com.au

George started his career in the freight forwarding business in 1983, working with several industry leaders, including ICE until 1996. He joined a specialised freight forwarder as a partner but rejoined us in March 2001 as Branch Manager in Sydney.

He continues to contribute his substantial depth of operational and management experience to the ICE Group. He has been a shareholder in the company since 2006.

John Mangiafico
Branch Manager, ICE Melbourne
jmangiafico@icecargo.com.au

Before joining ICE in January 1990 to set up our Melbourne office, John held management positions with two major Australian freight forwarders in Victoria.

He has an in-depth understanding of the industry's special demands and continues to contribute greatly to the success of our Victorian operation.

John holds several management and industry-related diplomas and is a shareholder in the company.

Married, with two sons (one at uni and one at high school) John is a keen AFL football fan and a strong supporter of the mighty Hawthorn Football Club. He also likes to watch the occasional action movie.

Shawn Pekala
Branch Manager, ICE Brisbane
spekala@icecargo.com.au

Shawn has many years of experience in senior management roles with a leading international freight forwarder in Melbourne.

He joined ICE in 2005 to head our Queensland operations, bringing extra depth to our company. Shawn is experienced in all aspects of international freight forwarding and is a project management specialist with particular expertise in the oil and gas industry.

He is a keen sportsman, his main interests including water skiing, cricket and tennis. In his quieter moments he enjoys photography.

Ian McDonald
Branch Manager, ICE Fremantle
imcdonald@icecargo.com.au

Ian joined ICE in 1997, was appointed Branch Manager in 2001 and is a shareholder. He was instrumental in establishing a customs clearance department for us in Western Australia to complement our freight forwarding services.

As a licensed customs broker for over 25 years, Ian has held management positions with large multinationals in Western Australia.

He holds numerous industry-related accreditations, including an advanced Diploma of Australian and International Trade Facilitation. He is also a Senior Associate of the CBFCA.

He is a keen competition swimmer (AUSSI Masters) and was in surf lifesaving in which his teenage sons are now involved. He watches them compete and also enjoys surf skiing, paddling events including the annual Avon Descent with its Grade 2-4 rapids. Any reading he gets time for tends to be biographies. TV preferences include reality programs and he enjoys movies as well.