Andrew Buralli - Hindle Buralli Group of Companies

Title: CEO

Business: Transport logistics

Total employees: 83

Reporting directly: n/a

Accomplishments

When Andrew Buralli decided to step into Hindle Buralli, where his father had been a partner, the business was heading towards bankruptcy. Thanks to investments, such as the purchase of a property in O’Connor to establish a depot and key decisions, Mr Buralli managed to put the business back on its feet.

Mr Buralli says he also spent a lot of time establishing good contacts and networks in China.

Twelve years later, the independent transport logistic company operates nationally and internationally with a very satisfying turnover, according to Mr Buralli.

He says his next goal is to share this success with his staff and to start taking them on as partners of the business.

Career guides

• What goes around comes around. A belief that if you treat your staff and managers the way you want to be treated and do the right thing by your staff, suppliers, clients – anyone you come into business with – you will be rewarded.

• Another idea that has guided his career is the belief that there is no such thing as a quick gain.

Personal/community

Mr Buralli is a board member of WCA Family of Logistics Networks.

Hindle Burrali organises a table to each Variety bash function possible and supports fundraising events. The company also supports Chamber of Commerce and Industry charity days and organises teams to charity golf days

Top tips

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