Leading integrated logistics player Allcargo Logistics’ fully owned international subsidiary ECU Worldwide announced the appointment of Mr. Rene Wernli as the Regional CEO for the India, Indian subcontinent (ISC), Middle East & Africa region. Mr Wernli will be based out of Dubai and report to Claudio Scandella, CEO, ECU Worldwide.
Mr. Wernli brings to his new role more than 3 decades of insightful experience in the global freight forwarding and logistics business. A seasoned industry veteran, he has a proven track record in expanding and consolidating logistics operations in emerging markets. Mr. Wernli has experience in identification and review of M&A targets, restructuring businesses and transforming them into profitable entities, enforcing compliance protocols and implementing new processes and mentoring teams to attain stated business objectives.
“ECU Worldwide is an important subsidiary of the group. We are strengthening the management team to expand our market leadership position by on boarding industry top professionals who can leverage digitalization and offer innovative services to customers. India, ISC, middle-east and Africa are important growth markets for our company and I am confident that Rene, with his experience across diverse geographies and knowledge of global market trends will be instrumental in creating a sustainable roadmap for ECU Worldwide,” stated Shashi Kiran Shetty, Chairman, Allcargo Logistics Limited.
Mr Wernli’s appointment coupled with the recent appointment of Claudio Scandella in November 2017 underlines the company’s commitment to building a strong leadership team to act as force multipliers for improved business outcomes.
“ECU Worldwide is a well-established brand name globally. I will work closely with the team with an emphasis on providing innovative solutions and service offerings to customers,” said Rene Wernli, Regional CEO, India, ISC, Middle-east and Africa.
