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SPAIN
Sistema B is awarded for its contribution to the sustainable economy. The non-profit organization that emerged in Latin America that works with the purpose of promoting a sustainable economy and committing companies from all over the world to be protagonists of a new economy, was recognized by ECODES, Ecology and Development Foundation of Spanish origin, with the “Accelerating the just transition” award, for its innovative contribution and its ability to create alliances to move towards a green, inclusive and responsible economy. “We have verified that both on one side of the Atlantic and on the other, and regardless of age, there are initiatives that help us maintain climate hope, to continue trusting that in this decisive decade we will be able to advance in the decarbonization of our system and we will continue creating in a society where sustainable development is the driving force and no one is left behind”, says José Ángel Rupérez, president of ECODES. This recognition is the result of the responsibility and the exciting challenge that he assumed system B of being part of the solution to the main social and environmental challenges, as well as of their daily work to accelerate the transition of the private sector towards a more regenerative, inclusive and equitable economy. “It is very gratifying to receive this award because ECODES has been present since our birth. This award means a wonderful invitation to learn, share and complement each other as pioneering partners in the construction of inclusive, equitable and regenerative economies, markets and companies”, declares one of the founders of Sistema B, Pedro Tarak. In 2022, Sistema B celebrated its 10th anniversary, reaching almost 1,000 certified B Corps throughout Latin America. B Corps are organizations that have demonstrated high standards of management of their social and environmental impacts, and that have personally, institutionally, and legally committed to working to solve the most urgent problems. Worldwide, the B Corp Movement is made up of more than 6,000 B Corps from more than 150 industries in more than 80 countries. In Latin America, the almost 1000 Certified B companies together have a turnover of 28 billion dollars and employ more than 120,000 people. The largest B Corporation in the world is located in the region: the Brazilian multinational Natura & Co. Companies such as Concha y Toro, Movida, Juan Valdez and Hering also stand out. In this way, Latin America became the third region in the world with the largest number of Certified B Corps, after North America and Europe.
David Madrid has a new Creative Director. David Madrid is reinforced with in-house talent and with talent from outside our borders to face a 2023 that is full of new projects and new clients. The former ACD of DAVID Miami, Jose Sancho, returns to the agency, this time to Madrid, to occupy the position of creative director, leading the work of brands such as YoPro global, as well as other old brands such as Burger King or Coca Cola. . Sancho began his career alongside Pancho Cassis at LOLA, where he won his first lion at Cannes while still a trainee at the agency. Since then, the creative from Zaragoza has achieved success, both locally and internationally, with campaigns such as Scary Clown Night for Burger King (a CdeC grand prize), Hidden Flag for FELGTB and Elige Bigote for Pescanova, among others. During his tenure at DAVID Miami, he signed his first campaign for a Super Bowl, Bigger Picture, which got Budweiser, for the first time in 37 years, not to advertise in the Super Bowl and allocate that budget to promoting the vaccine against Covid19. This is, to date, the campaign with the most impact in the brand’s history, with more than 31 billion impressions. “That Jose returns to the team is a double joy. First, because he is a great person and a great creative. But, above all, because he confirms that culture and the way of doing things are still the most important thing”, comments Pancho Cassis, partner and global CCO of DAVID. On the other hand, the creative team is reinforced by Zelda Ridgway and Alice Berlande, a young and talented French duo who comes to work for international accounts such as Danone, Volvic, and Milka. The creatives come from working in renowned Parisian agencies such as Marcel and We Are Social. “Zelda and Alice arrive to enrich our creativity, which will surely be very attractive for our international clients, but also for local ones”, says Saulo Rocha, CCO of DAVID Madrid.
DENMARK
Maersk announces the transition of its global CEO. since 2016 Soren Skō he has led the transformation of AP Moller – Maersk from a diversified conglomerate to an integrated logistics company and set the business on a new growth trajectory. Vincent Clerc, the company’s current CEO of Ocean & Logistics, will succeed as Maersk’s CEO effective January 1, 2023. “Soren has contributed to the development of our group for nearly forty years, eleven of which he served as CEO. CEO of Maersk Tankers, four years as CEO of Maersk Line and nearly seven years as CEO of Maersk. During his tenure as CEO of Maersk, he has been instrumental in redefining Maersk as a customer-focused, end-to-end logistics provider with global leadership in sustainable transportation solutions. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I sincerely thank Soren for his valuable leadership and impressive results. I am equally appreciative of Soren’s support in the CEO succession review, ensuring that the company does not lose momentum in its strategic efforts in a challenging and changing marketplace,” said Robert M. Uggla, Chairman of the Board of Directors. On Vincent Clerc’s role as successor to Soren Skou, Robert M. Uggla added: “The Board is pleased to announce Vincent Clerc as the new CEO of Maersk. Since 2019 Vincent is the CEO of Maersk Ocean & Logistics, which contributes a significant part of the invested capital and results of the company. He has been a critical leader in Maersk’s transformation, demonstrating great strategic acumen, the ability to execute complex plans and deliver long-term shareholder value through efficient solutions. With an increasingly challenging outlook, the Board believes that Vincent has the right experience and capabilities as CEO to pursue and oversee Maersk’s strategic and organizational development for years to come.” Soren Skou leaves Maersk with gratitude and pride, stating: “For almost seven years I have worked together with my team to change the business model, culture, digital backbone and results to make Maersk a profitable growth company. That was the tenure I got as CEO in 2016 and I would like to thank the Board of Directors, our largest shareholder, my executive team and all my fantastic global colleagues for their trust and support over the years. Now is the right time for Maersk, Vincent and myself to make this transition. The company has performed very well in recent years. We have never been stronger financially and we have a visionary plan for the continuation of our global integrator strategy that will guide Maersk for many years to come. I have worked closely with Vincent for over a decade and am confident that he is ready to take the company to the next level. I look forward to a new chapter in life where I will continue to work at a non-executive level and have more time for my family and other interests.” In the context of this important transition for the company and for the global logistics industry, Vincent Clerc said: “I am excited by the confidence that the Board of Directors is showing by giving me the opportunity to lead the next stages of our transformation. It is a privilege for me to lead a company with such a long heritage, strong values and tremendous potential. I look forward to, together with the leadership team and all Maersk colleagues around the world, taking it to the next level, building on the very strong foundation we built with Soren at the helm, and delivering on our promises to customers, shareholders and society. usually. In the immediate aftermath of a pandemic, and now with the geopolitical context and an energy crisis upon us, there are many difficult challenges ahead; challenges that impact us all and where Maersk can make a difference. Companies are rethinking their supply chains in this new environment, looking for more stability and more support in their decarbonization journey. This represents an incredible business opportunity for Maersk that we are all eager to take advantage of. It will require us to stay the course of our strategy, delivering on our digitization and decarbonization roadmaps, while keeping a closer eye than ever on our operational excellence and performance. When we do that, we will have a profound positive impact for all of our stakeholders.”
MEXICO
CEO of DHL Express Mexico receives the “Tameme Award”. Antonio Arranz, CEO of DHL Express México was recognized with the 2022 National Logistics Award (PNL): “Tameme Award”, in the Executive Category, awarded by the #SoyLogístico Association, in coordination with the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Infrastructure , Communications and Transportation (SICT). Since 2020, this award has been positioned as the highest recognition for projects that demonstrate a beneficial contribution to the logistics and supply chains of our country, considering four categories: Companies, Suppliers, Academics, and Logistics Executives. In its twenty-second edition, 30 projects were evaluated in general, of which two companies were chosen, a logistics provider and two executives who were winners of PNL. “I am extremely grateful to receive the 2022 National Logistics Award, this commits me to continue sharing my knowledge and experience with the new generations within the sector. This recognition would not be possible without the great support of my team and the passion they put into everything they do to make our company one of the best places to work and the world’s leading express delivery and logistics provider,” said Antonio Arranz. CEO of DHL Express Mexico. The PNL Executive Category recognizes managers with an outstanding track record in logistics and/or supply chain who have contributed to the competitiveness of the organizations in which they have developed professionally, demonstrating innovation, increased logistics capabilities, implementation of best practices , reduction of operating costs, among others. It should be noted that, this year, the competition in this category was very close among 17 participating top executives. Arranz was one of the two executives chosen thanks to his performance as executive director at DHL Express Mexico since 2011, where he has maintained a pace of double-digit growth in recent years, expanding infrastructure, increasing technology and betting on innovation to consolidate the company as a logistics leader in the country, always focused on offering a service focused on customer experience.