This change in CHEP’s leadership structure in the Americas region reflects the increasing collaboration and interconnectivity between the company’s North American and Latin American operations
Following up on a corporate announcement by parent company Brambles in late November, CHEP has announced the appointment of Xavier Garijo to the newly-created role of CEO, CHEP Americas. He stepped into the position effective January 2024, combining the leadership of the CHEP businesses in the North America and Latin America regions.
This change in leadership structure in the Americas region reflects the increasing collaboration and interconnectivity between CHEP’s North American and Latin American operations and follows the decision by Laura Nador, the President of CHEP North America, to leave Brambles after an outstanding 20-year career with the business. Ms Nador will move back from her role on December 31, 2023 but will continue to work with Brambles until June 30. 2024 to ensure an orderly transition.
Mr Garijo will join Brambles’ Executive Leadership Team effective January 2024. Paola Floris, President of CHEP Latin America, and Frank Bozzo, Vice President and General Manager of CHEP Canada and Pallecon North America, will continue in their current capacities and report directly to Garijo.
“We are pleased to announce Xavier as our new CEO, CHEP Americas, covering both North America and Latin America,” stated Graham Chipchase, Brambles CEO. “His extensive experience in global supply chains and commercial management in both Fast Moving Consumer Goods and the logistics industry makes him a fantastic choice to lead this important growth region.”
Commenting on Ms Nador’s departure, Mr Chipchase added, “During her 20 years with Brambles Laura has been a driven and successful leader. As President, CHEP North America, she has led the turnaround of this key market to deliver record performances in safety, employee engagement, and financial results. On behalf of the entire Brambles team, I would like to thank Laura and wish her and her family well for the future”.
Mr Garijo was most recently responsible for DB Schenker’s global contract logistics business which had a workforce of 40,000 people in 60 countries. In this role, he developed and implemented a successful transformation strategy, introducing value-added services that accelerated profitable growth through customer centricity, operational excellence, automation, and digitization. Prior to that, he worked in the US for 20 years, including managing end-to-end supply chains and operations for Revlon, Reckitt Benckiser, and Unilever. Mr Garijo was educated in France and holds an Engineering degree from École Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles de la Ville de Paris and a Master of Science from the Université de Paris. He will be based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
“I am delighted to be joining Brambles as it progresses its digital transformation to ensure ongoing, profitable growth and strengthens further its customer value proposition,” Garijo said. “The business has a vital role in supply chains, which, combined with its leading approach to sustainability, provides an exceptional foundation for continued success. I look forward to working with our customers and internal teams to drive value for all stakeholders.”
Source: Brambles/CHEP
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