Bolloré Logistics has announce the appointment of Jorge Anacona as managing director for Chile.

Anacona will be responsible for leading the growth of Bolloré Logistics in the country. His goal is to align the people’s talent, company tools and network to be recognised in the market as a leader in service excellence.

Anacona has over 24 years’ experience in international transport and contract logistics, having held various roles from operations to sales manager and managing director in companies such as Expeditors, UTi and DSV. Jorge holds a vast experience in the retail, aeronautics & defence and healthcare sectors.

“I am certain that Jorge will strengthen our commercial approach in Chile and beyond and that he will be a great addition to our local management team in Latin America. Jorge brings a combination of operational expertise, commercial acumen, and people management skills and I am looking forward to his leadership at Bolloré Logistics Chile,” said Hector Midolo, CEO of Bolloré Logistics Latin America.

Bolloré Logistics began operations in Chile in 1990 and currently employs more than 70 people. Headquartered in Santiago de Chile, the company also operates a brand new 8,000 square meters distribution centre in Pudahuel to meet the needs of its customers from various industry sectors including retail, aeronautics, high tech and telecom sectors.

“I am very proud of this appointment and I thank the Group for trusting me,” comments Jorge Anacona.

“I am very much looking forward to this new challenge ahead I am sure that the professionalism and knowledge of all my colleagues in the Chile organisation will allow us to achieve some ambitious goals together in the coming years.”