Emergent Cold Latin America (Emergent LatAm) has hired three senior executives to support the company’s continued growth in the region’s temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics sector.
Pedro Moreira has come on board as chief financial officer. He has previously held cfo positions with several logistics and technology companies and most recently was partner and chief financial officer at Gulf Capital Partners, a Brazil-based investment company. Moreira is based in São Paulo and reports to Neal Rider, chief executive officer of the company.
“I am excited to welcome Pedro to Emergent Cold Latin America where we expect him to make an immediate positive impact. I am particularly impressed with his ability to lead the financial function in a complex, industry-leading business, and look forward to him using that skill set for the benefit of our customers,” said Rider.
Evandro Calanca has joined the team as managing director of business in Brazil. He is an experienced industry executive who previously served as ceo of Comfrio, the largest cold storage group in Brazil. Heading up operations and taking charge of investment opportunities in Brazil, Calanca reports to David Palfenier, president of Emergent LatAm.
Rafael Rocha has been hired as a vice president. Now overseeing the company’s operations and investment opportunities in Central America and the Caribbean, he previously was managing director of Panama-based Galores Group, which Emergent LatAm acquired in August of 2021. Based in Panama City, Rafa reports Palfenier, president of Emergent LatAm.
“Evandro is a senior cold storage executive who has already demonstrated the ability to integrate acquisitions and grow multiple business units, both organically and with new developments, in the largest and most complex market in Latin America. Rafael is a pioneer who built the premier cold store in all of Central America from scratch. We are honored to have them join us, and look forward to their leadership in building Emergent Cold’s presence in Brazil and across Central America,” said Palfenier.
