Eduardo Lugo

Managing Director
Panama, PA

About

-Business Management & Marketing -Financial Disciplines Including Budgeting & Forecasting -Business Development & Sales Strategies -Extensive Experience in Program, Planning and Implementing Projects -Analyzing Data, Market Research and Interpretation, Identifying trends -In depth knowledge-Port Planning & Marketing -Trade, Economics, Transportation Business Intelligence -Pricing & Cost Analyses -Writing International Solicitations for Proposals -Professionalism, Leadership, Team Player & Results Oriented -Planned and Organized Person -International Industry Network -Analytical and Problem Solver, Ability to Provide Advice and Guidance -Intermediate and Generate Consensus -Projections and forecasting -Budget Management and development -Risk Assessments Infrastructure Feasibility – Ports PPP’s -Computer Proficiency & Meticulous Report Production

Work Experience

President & General Manager

Productos Para Panificación, S. A. (Produpan)
1988 - 1996
Panama

Develop annual plans, projects, as well as proposals. Recruitment and human resource management.

President & General Manager

Empresas Lugo, S. A. (Logistics Service Provider)
1994 - 1998
Panama

Administrative, financial & operation management. Marketing & logistics operations for in/outbound cargo sea, air and land, warehousing & customs.

General Manager & Direct Report to Board of Directors

Cooperativa de Servicios de Transporte Joaquina H. de Torrijos, R. L.
1997 - 1998
Panama

Oversaw & managed operation & modernization of this transport service provider. Profit contribution by managing staff and establishing company objectives.

Operations Manager

FCI Logistics (Freight Forwarders)
1998 - 2000
Panama

Marketing & logistics operations for import, export & re-export cargo, warehousing & customs. Identified potential customers and sell freight services.

Liner Segment Leader, Senior International Trade Specialist

Autoridad del Canal de Panama
2000 - 2010
Panama

Expertly advise VP's, canal administrator, board of directors. Manage research, projects, analyses & studies on international trade, transportation, forecasting & pricing.

President & CEO

Maritime & Logistics Consulting Group, S. A.
2004 - Present
Panama

Start up and manage consulting firm specialized in Logistics, Transportation & Ports Management. Contract negotiation with clients and business partners.

Managing Director

Panama Tugs Group Inc.
2011 - 2012
Panama

Set up tugboat operations from the ground up. Manage administrative, commercial, logistics and operational. Pricing strategy, clients contract negotiations.

Senior Maritime & Logistics Planner

HDR Engineering Inc.
2013 - 2013
Panama

Conduct maritime and logistics consulting services in a ten-month contract to analyze Panama Canal diversification strategy. Directs medium to large size planning projects.

Education

Masters in Port Management & Intermodal Transportation

Universidad del Istmo

In cooperation with Cadiz University, Spain

Postgraduate in Business Management

Universidad del Istmo

Bachelor in Business Administration

Universidad Santa Maria la Antigua (USMA)

Languages

Spanish - Native
English - Intermediate
Spanish - Intermediate

Sectors

Administration
Business