Community members

Anthony Lie

Anthony Lie is a driven and innovative professional, responsible for the Partnerships and Alliances' ecosystem atTensig B.V., where he contributes to advancing knowledge partners and innovative technologies and platform solution framework. With a proven track record in business & product development, client relations and product strategy, Anthony excels in fostering partnerships and driving growth in competitive markets.

Sébastien Barth

Sébastien is the Group Managing Director at C4 Logistics Group, with over 23 years of experience in the logistics industry. Specialising in customs brokerage and time-critical logistics, particularly within the automotive and aerospace sectors, he leads a world-class team delivering 24/7 logistics solutions such as road-dedicated deliveries, premium airfreight, air charter, and hand-carry services, ensuring supply chain integrity across Europe. He holds multiple certifications, including **AEO Practitioner**, **Certificate of Customs Competency**, **Advanced Customs Practioner**, ** Diploma in practical trade compliance**, **International CPC**, and **Dangerous Goods by Air**, reflecting his technical expertise and compliance with industry standards. His area of expertise include developing bespoke logistics solutions, managing international teams, and driving innovations like C4Sight and EasyClear. Dedicated to excellence, Sébastien is recognised for his ability to exceed targets in turnover, cost-efficiency, and customer satisfaction while maintaining rigorous quality and safety standards. Fluent in English and French, with working proficiency in German, he brings a truly international perspective to solving logistics challenges.

Barbara Barros

Barbara Barros has over 8 years of experience in International Logistics & Customs compliance, leading export and import procedures for the following industries: Industrial Ventilation systems and Industrial coatings. Her working scopes are EU(UK), LATAM Region, MENA Region, Russia, Canada, Australia, India & South Africa. Currently, she works as an International Customs Specialist at the Institute of Export & International Trade (IoE), working for the Global Customs Academy, delivering courses and collaborating really closely with the Department of International Projects.

Milda Šapranavičienė

I am currently studying for a master's degree in customs process management, but I have been working in logistics for over 10 years.

Momchil Antov

Since 2000 I have been working independently as a customs broker. In 2009 I defended my PhD thesis in the field of customs control and started my academic career at the Academy of Economics, Svishtov, Bulgaria. I am currently an Associate Professor of Customs Control and Customs Representation and the author of over 50 scientific and practical papers in these fields. Based on my practical experience and good knowledge of the theory and customs regulations in Bulgaria and the EU, I assist my clients with advice on various issues related to their cross-border trade in goods. Since 2019, I have been the Chairman of the Board of the National Organisation of Customs Agents (NOCA) in Bulgaria. I am the creator of the Bulgarian customs information portal Info.Mitnica.com, which provides a wide range of information and news in the field of customs control in Bulgaria and the EU.

Monika Bielskienė

Zandra Horgan

Zandra is a Chartered Certified Accountant, Chartered Tax Adviser, Customs Agent & Adviser. She is co-founder of HFS which offer Customs, Accounting & Tax services to a varied client base of multinationals to the SME sector. For many businesses, trading through a customs border for the first time is a challenge and Zandra has helped many upskill and thrive to regain or expand their market share. Specialising in SPS clearances she works closely with clients and all government agencies involved.

Hans-Michael Wolffgang

Dr. Wolffgang was appointed Professor in Customs and Foreign Trade Law at the University of Münster in 1995 (www.wwu-customs.de). He promotes academic research in the field of customs and advises on customs matters. Besides his academic activities at the University of Münster he is the co- founder of the AWB Tax Consultancy and AWB Legal Services Partnership (www.awb-international.de), which specialise in customs law, export control law, VAT law and excise tax law. Since 2005 Dr. Wolffgang and his team have advised German and international companies in customs matters and export control law. The services they offer range from the analysis of internal processes, negotiations with authorities to judicial proceedings before the European Court of Justice. Dr. Wolffgang is also a member of various advisory bodies on a voluntary basis. They include working groups of the Federal Chamber of Tax Consultants, the European Commission and the World Customs Organisation. He is the author and editor of a number of publications on customs and foreign trade law, including the World Customs Journal (www.worldcustomsjournal.org).

Antonia Zheleva

PhD student in Tsenov Academy of Economics, Department of Control and Analysis of Economic Activities in Svishtov, Bulgaria. Мy professional interests are in the field of customs and tax control and more specifically post-clearance control.

Armin Belle

Independent Management and Technology Consultant Dipl.-Ing. (FH), EUR ING Electronic Engineering [Drive Systems, Power Electronics] Drives & Automation for Global Machinery and Plant Engineering Industries More than 35 years of business and leadership experience in General Management, Sales & Marketing and Engineering from small to medium-sized family businesses to large multinational corporations. Member of the regional boards of the engineering associations VDE Rhein-Main and VDI Mittelhessen.

Christelle Dubouchet

Christelle Dubouchet is a Global Senior Legal Counsel with strong experience in U.S, E.U., and U.K. Customs law, Sanctions, and Export Controls. A graduate of U.C. Berkeley School of Law (LL.M., 2020), she is also a qualified Lawyer for the Paris Bar (2014) and a member of both the New York State Bar (2021) and the State Bar of California (2021). Her extensive experience in advisory works and litigation allows her to deal with complex Sanctions and Export Controls issues regarding hardware and software contexts. Before studying at U.C. Berkeley, she served as a Senior Associate at Arsene in Paris, advising on Customs Law and International Trade. Her expertise includes risk analysis, defense strategy preparation, and managing relationships with authorities to secure favorable outcomes. In addition to her legal practice, Christelle is passionate about giving back. She earned Pro Bono Honors at U.C. Berkeley for her work at the United Nations Practicum, International Refugee Assistance Project, and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and Small Businesses Program of U.C. Berkeley School of Law during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dariusz Sołowiński

10 years of experience of in-house trade compliance management (manufacturing and retail companies). Experience in areas related to imports and classification, export controls, special procedures, preferential origin management, customs brokerage management (EU & UK region). I hope to improve my existing knowledge with CK, understand some painpoints other professionals are struggling with, learn some best practices and exchange experiences.

Diego Testa

Diego Testa is a Customs and Documentation Coordinator of fiscal and customs activities, responsible for the bunker sector (navy and aviation) and tax accounting. His activities also consist of activation and management of mineral oil deposits -drafting of applications and discussions with the offices of the Customs andMonopolies Agency.

Enrika Naujoke

Pieter Haesaert

I have been in customs for almost 30 years. Started at the Belgian Customs administration, represented Belgium in European commission for customs, moved on to the Big4 (PWC & Deloitte) where I led customs teams and finally decided to become an entrepreneur in customs, knowledge, solutions and services. Support the CK community through collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Housseine Sylla

Customs Subject Matter Expert with more than 5 years expérience working in customs clearance management for Mining companies inbond and outbound logistics imports and export, in Guinea west Africa ECOWAS.

Ilona Mishchenko

Mark Rowbotham

I am a Customs, Excise & VAT Consultant in the UK. I was originally an Officer in HM Customs & Excise, and I now advise and train companies in Customs, Excise & VAT issues. My business is called PORTCULLIS ISC, and I deal with the EU and North America as well as with the UK.

Mikhail Shampanov

I work in SkladUSA and we do cross border shipping. I would like to know profoundly how to do customs clearance in the USA, UK and Poland. I hope to find answers on customs clearance in the above mentioned countries.

Gary Pedreschi

Hi, I am the Customs and Compliance Manager for BBL Logistics UK and Ireland. I would like to be kept up to date with ongoing updates regarding changes to EU legislation , training working groups etc.

Robert Hardy

Knowledge sharing generally. 40 years in customs and trade.

Roelof Andringa

I am an attorney-at-law in the Netherlands specialized in customs law (20+ years). More information on our website www.douane-advocaat.com

Richard Bartlett

Export Unlocked are a consultancy business supporting UK and UAE businesses with Customs solution

Anthony Buckley

Owner of Anthony Buckley Consulting Ltd. Provides legal and operational advice and support to a number of accountancy and other firms. Lead on customs training for Chartered Accountants Ireland and Partnership Assoc. Prof at Vytautas Magnus University. Formerly Head of Revenue’s Customs Service.

Kieran Gleeson

Boryana Peycheva

Boryana Peycheva is an Assistant Logistics Manager at Nemuno Banga Ltd. Bulgaria - deals with international trade operations of goods (including export and import), coordinates company's actions with customs agents regarding customs formalities. She is a PhD student at D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economis - Svishtov, Bulgaria.

Annette Reiser

Freelance lecturer and author with more then 25 years of experience in industry and consulting in the fields of Origin / Free Trade Agreements (EU /CH), Exportcontrols and Sanctions (EU / CH / US) and VAT (EU/CH).

Sabine Van Osenbruggen

Sabine van Osenbrueggen has been in export control and customs for 25 years. She works in a DAX company in leading positions. She holds an Master degree in International Customs Laws and Administration from the University of Canberra. Since 2014 she is lecturer at the Master of Customs, Taxation and international trade law (MCA).