The Brazilian logistics firm and shipowner said its board of directors has named Mauricio Trompowsky Costa Ramos chief operating officer.

Ramos has worked at the Rio de Janeiro-based company since 2010. In addition to leading shipping operations, he was manager of expansion and development projects for the Sao Paulo-listed outfit.

The executive holds an engineering degree from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and a master’s in business administration from Fundacao Getulio Vargas.

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