ECU Worldwide appoints Rodrigues as Regional CEO to lead Latin America growth strategy

ECU Worldwide, Allcargo Logistics’ wholly-owned global subsidiary and a leader in LCL consolidation, has appointed Sergio Rodrigues as Regional CEO for Latin America. In this role, Sergio will drive continued growth and strengthen customer relationships, further enhancing ECU Worldwide's presence across the Latin American market.

A highly accomplished leader and a seasoned logistics professional, Sergio will engage with the ECU Worldwide leadership in Latin America to lead the next phase of growth by focussing on expanding into new markets, launching innovative products, and strategizing organic growth. Sergio will oversee the business in the region and collaborate with our partners on behalf of ECU Worldwide to drive our joint venture with Transmares Group. He will report to Ravi Jakhar, Director, Strategy, ECU Worldwide and will be based out of Santiago, Chile.

Sergio brings over three decades of leadership experience, having successfully led regional and multinational organizations across South America. A Doctorate (PhD) in Business Administration from University of CEMA, he has served as Regional director and MD in some of the key players in the LATAM market. During his past 20+ years, he played a key role in establishing and expanding the business across several South American countries, fostering significant growth and operational success.

Welcoming Sergio, Ravi Jakhar, Director – Strategy, ECU Worldwide said, "We are delighted to have Sergio in the Latin America leadership team of ECU Worldwide. He has a unique mix of strategic vision, hands-on market knowledge and deeper experience in the shipping and logistics industry especially in the South American region. That combined with his tech oriented mindset makes him ideally suited to lead ECU Worldwide to accelerate growth in this key region and continue delivering service excellence to our customers. I wish Sergio great success in his new role.”

Commenting on his appointment, Sergio Rodrigues, Regional CEO - Latin America, ECU Worldwide said, "I am excited to get the opportunity to come onboard and work alongside the ECU Worldwide leadership team in Latin America. A leading LCL consolidator backed by a rich legacy and technology-driven efficiency, ECU Worldwide is in a position of strength to further bolster its position in the Latin America region. In collaboration with the leadership team, I will continue to leverage the leadership of ECU Worldwide to optimize operational efficiency while maintaining a customer-first approach, setting up a path to long-term and sustainable business growth in this region."