Zeal Global Services, an NSE-listed General Sales Agent (GSA), has announced a major step in its international expansion strategy with the opening of a new office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The move strengthens the company’s global footprint and marks a significant milestone in its mission to replicate the operational excellence established in its core markets across new geographies.
Central to this expansion is the appointment of Tej Gill as Business Development Director. With extensive international experience across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and now the UAE, Gill brings a proven track record in fast-paced, customer-centric industries including aviation and retail. In his new role, he will spearhead Zeal Global’s global growth initiatives, forging strategic partnerships and leading the company’s marketing and branding efforts in emerging markets.
“Understanding local trade dynamics and identifying where we can create meaningful value is critical to our international strategy,” said Gill. “The UAE is a dynamic aviation and logistics hub, and our focus is on building strong, trust-based relationships with airlines, freight forwarders, handlers, airport authorities, and regulatory bodies to deliver sustainable, high-impact results.”
From Dubai, Gill will integrate Zeal Global into the UAE’s competitive aviation and cargo ecosystem, drawing on his deep experience in airport operations, customer behavior, and service excellence—skills honed during his tenure at foreign-exchange leader Travelex. His strategic insight aligns closely with Zeal Global’s emphasis on anticipating market needs, responding with agility, and maintaining precision across all operations.
Zeal Global’s leadership underscores the company’s commitment to purpose-driven growth. By empowering teams, fostering trust, and celebrating achievements big and small, the organization cultivates a culture where talent thrives and operational excellence follows. This people-first philosophy has been central to Zeal Global’s rapid rise and remains a cornerstone of its global strategy.
“Our expansion into the UAE represents a natural progression in Zeal Global’s long-term vision of international growth and market diversification,” said Nipun Anand, Co-Founder & Director of Zeal Global. “Tej’s global perspective and leadership experience position us strongly to replicate the success of our Indian operations while exploring new opportunities across the Middle East and beyond. We are entering this next phase with ambition—and with the discipline required for sustainable, long-term success.”
Founded in 2014, Zeal Global has evolved into a diversified aviation and logistics services provider offering passenger and cargo GSA services, strategic joint ventures, and even operating its own charter airline. Known for its entrepreneurial agility and forward-thinking approach, the company prioritizes anticipating industry needs rather than simply reacting to trends, enabling it to deliver unique value for airline partners and stakeholders.
The new Dubai office is expected to become a pivotal hub within Zeal Global’s international network over the next 12 to 18 months, supporting both regional operations and global initiatives. With its UAE expansion, Zeal Global reinforces its position as an emerging global leader in specialized cargo and passenger services—combining agility, deep industry expertise, and a people-centric culture to drive sustainable international growth.