Dr. John Webb
Dean : Faculty of Business and Logistics
Academic Qualifications Obtained
| 2014 | DBA, Southern Cross University, Australia |
| 2002 | MApplSc (Transport and Logistics), Lincoln University, New Zealand |
| 1993 | BA, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand |
| 1987 | SOCert (Logistics), RNZN Officer Training College, Auckland, New Zealand |
Professional Certifications
1995, CMILT, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, New Zealand
Teaching Expertise
| 2008 | Lecturer, Lincoln University, New Zealand |
| 2008 – present | Head of School, Bahrain Polytechnic, Bahrain |
Relevant Industry Expertise
| 1984 – 1991 | Officer (Logistics), Royal New Zealand Navy, New Zealand |
| 1993 – 2001 | Stevedoring Manager, BHP Transport, Australia and New Zealand |
| 2001 – 2004 | Bulk Cargo Manager, Lyttelton Port Company, New Zealand |
| 2004 – 2008 | General Manager Operations, Lyttelton Port Company, New Zealand |
Research
Areas of Research Interest
The development of maritime clusters, transport network theory, illegal transport networks (dark networks) and Human Trafficking.
Development of Maritime Clusters
Maritime education and training requirements (MET) to support the development of a maritime cluster in Bahrain. This research utilized the Tiffin and Kissling designed NETS Analysis to gain an understanding of the sectors within the Bahrain maritime industry and if they formed a functioning cluster. An analysis of the maritime education and training requirements to ensure the continuation and development of the Bahrain Maritime Cluster was developed.
Illegal Transport Networks
Research was based on the illegal use and manipulation of legal international supply chains for criminal activity within a New Zealand and Polynesian context. Most illegal contraband and illegal drugs or the raw materials for manufacturing them are produced externally to the region and require importation and generally the involvement of an actor within the supply chain. Research examined the network structures of the flow of legal cargo through the New Zealand port industry and identified actors within these networks. It examined what the indicators for illegal activity were for these actors within their part of the cargo networks.
Boards, Advisory committees, Professional organizations
1. Member, Bahrain Maritime Education Committee, Bahrain, (2010-Present)
2. Tamkeen Panel of Experts (Transport and Logistics) 2012 – 2014,
3. Member, International Education Standards Committee, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport International, 2013 – onwards
