Svitzer appoints new Managing Director for operations in Brazil

In his new role, Eduardo Beser will lead Svitzer’s operations in Brazil, focusing on strengthening service delivery, meeting customers’ evolving needs, and advancing the company’s strategic growth ambitions in the region.

“This appointment reflects our strong commitment to Brazil as a strategic market within the Americas region, as well as our continued focus on expanding our presence there for the benefit of both current and future customers,” said Daniel Reedtz Cohen, Managing Director of Svitzer Americas. “I am confident that Eduardo will bring strong momentum to further develop our business and organization in Brazil and, importantly, drive our growth trajectory to the next level in this highly dynamic market.”

An experienced professional, Eduardo Beser holds a Master’s degree in Engineering and an MBA, bringing more than 30 years of experience in the maritime transport sector, spanning commercial, operational, and executive leadership roles. Throughout his career, he has focused on building strong teams, driving performance, and fostering long-term partnerships.

“It is a great honor to accept this opportunity and join the company as Managing Director for Brazil, as well as to contribute to the organization’s continued growth and success,” said Beser. “I look forward to working closely with Svitzer’s regional leadership team and achieving meaningful and lasting results together.”

Eduardo Beser succeeds Daniel Reedtz Cohen, who now serves as Managing Director of Svitzer Americas, based in Panama City.

Svitzer recently added a new vessel, the Svitzer Cassino, to its operations in Brazil, bringing the total to 24 tugboats. The new vessel is part of the company’s ongoing strategic plan to expand its modern fleet in the country, supporting the sustainable growth of Brazilian ports. The company also continues to enhance its training programs for Brazilian crews, using simulators, updated protocols, and specialized training routines to prepare them to operate in high-performance operational scenarios.

Source: Svitzer

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