Brian Putallaz
Global Shippers Association (GSA)
Global Commodity Manager
Brian Putallaz is a Senior Commodity Manager with the Global Shippers Association (GSA). The GSA is a nonprofit organization which aims to leverage the collective transportation spend of it’s members across all transport modes. Members are comprised by a multitude of some of the largest shippers in the United States, ranging from OEM’s to BCO’s. The GSA provides it’s members with market intelligence as well as support in the procurement and contracting of their transportation spend. In this role, Brian leads a global team providing GSA members with support in all aspects of ocean breakbulk transportation. Responsibilities include vessel chartering, marine surveying, and stevedoring. Brian has had an extensive career in the maritime industry, during which he has managed port operations across the United States as well as held commercial roles developing markets across the globe. Brian holds a BS concentrated in global logistics and transportation from the College of Charleston as well an MBA from Georgia Southern University.