GXO Appoints Rui Marques as Managing Director in Spain and Portugal to Drive Expansion
July 15, 2024 - GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, has announced the appointment of Rui Marques as the Managing Director of GXO Iberia. Marques will return to Spain and Portugal after leading GXO’s operations in France, with the aim of driving the company’s expansion in the region.
Marques, who previously held the position of Managing Director for over a decade, will now lead a team of more than 8,500 employees and oversee the largest logistics footprint in Spain, spanning over 1.5 million square meters. His role will focus on developing high-performing teams, driving sales growth, investing in technology, and ensuring operational excellence.
During his tenure as the Managing Director of GXO France, Marques played a crucial role in the company’s growth. Now, he will apply his expertise to expand GXO’s presence in Spain and Portugal, with a focus on customer satisfaction, innovation, and customer growth through outsourced logistics. Additionally, he aims to strengthen GXO’s leadership position in e-commerce, where it already holds a prominent position in Iberia.
Paul Mohan, Managing Director of GXO in Continental Europe, expressed his confidence in Marques, stating, Rui’s deep expertise and experience across the logistics sector in Europe will be invaluable in driving the future growth of GXO in Spain and Portugal. We are pleased to have Rui at the helm of such a terrific business.
Marques himself expressed his enthusiasm about returning to GXO Iberia, saying, I am extremely happy to be back as part of the great team at GXO Iberia. Having fulfilled my s in France, I am excited and proud to return to be part of the talented team in Spain and Portugal to continue growing together. Above all, I want to continue to pursue growth formulas and career opportunities for all our team members and continue to be one of the best companies to work for in Spain.
With the appointment of Marques, GXO has consolidated its management team in Spain and Portugal. In recent months, the company has also added key positions, such as a commercial director, a project manager, and two business unit managers, in preparation for its expansion plans.
About GXO in Spain and Portugal
GXO has established itself as the leading e-commerce logistics provider in Spain, with a strong presence in the country for over a decade. With 50 distribution centers in Spain and Portugal, GXO manages logistics for various clients in sectors such as e-commerce, retail, textiles, food and beverage, automotive, and technology. The company boasts the largest logistics footprint in Spain, encompassing 1.5 million square meters, and operates the largest distribution center in Europe’s sector, measuring almost 200,000 square meters in Guadalajara. As of December 31, 2023, GXO employed over 8,500 workers, making it the largest logistics employer in Spain. Forbes has recognized GXO as one of the 100 best companies to work for in Spain for five consecutive years.
In addition to its expansion efforts, GXO has received recognition for its support of British veterans and reservists and has been nominated for the Employer of the Year Award by Ex-Forces in Business for the second consecutive year. Furthermore, GXO has announced a multi-phase R&D initiative with Apptronik to develop practical applications of the Apollo humanoid in a warehouse environment.
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