ECU Worldwide strengthens its leadership team in Latin America with key appointments

ECU Worldwide, Allcargo Logistics’ wholly-owned global subsidiary and the global leader in LCL consolidation, has announced the appointment of Pedro Custodio as its Cluster Head for the Argentina Region which also includes Paraguay and Uruguay, the other two key markets. In addition, the company has appointed over 10 sales professionals at various levels to further strengthen its business development in the Latin America (LATAM).

The appointment of Pedro is in line with ECU Worldwide’s strategy to strengthen its leadership position in LATAM to leverage emerging opportunities and accelerate business growth. In this role, Pedro will chart the next phase of evolution for ECU Worldwide in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. He will be based out of Buenos Aires and will report to Erie Babatsias, who manages South America region.

Pedro brings to ECU Worldwide two decades of resourceful NVOCC business development experience both at the global and corporate levels in the LATAM region. He has previously served in various senior leadership positions in prominent cargo consolidation companies. Before joining ECU Worldwide, Pedro served as Managing Director - Argentina, Uruguay & Paraguay Cluster at Charter Link Logistics LATAM.

Welcoming Pedro Custodio, Ravi Jakhar, Chief Strategy Officer, Allcargo Group and Director, Latin America & Strategy, ECU Worldwide said, “I am delighted to have Pedro on board. His extensive experience in leading businesses in the LATAM region makes him a key addition to our leadership team. Pedro will work towards doubling our market share in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. ECU Worldwide with its unmatched network and digital platform ECU360 has redefined customer delight and service excellence. Latin America offers significant opportunities for ECU Worldwide. Along with Pedro, we have also appointed some of the finest business professionals as a part of our strategy to rapidly scale our operations in the region.”

Commenting on his appointment, Pedro Custodio, Cluster Head for the Argentina Region, ECU Worldwide said, “ECU Worldwide is such a great company, led by excellent business and people oriented professionals. All these attributes attract the best people to join the company and I am glad to be here. ECU Worldwide is the global LCL leader and now set to open a new chapter of accelerated growth in the LATAM region, backed by its digital technology play and customer-focused approach. My professional tennis background allows me to work under pressure with challenges and always seeking results and high discipline. This is what I shall bring into my best career opportunity.”