Manila: Agility has appointed Colin Ricardo as Managing Director for the Philippines. Ricardo has a wealth of experience in senior management positions with leading regional logistics companies in Australia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand.

With more than 15 years of experience in the logistics industry Ricardo joins Agility from the Aboitiz Group in the Philippines, where he headed their logistics company 2GO. Previously he worked for TNT and DKSN, among others, in various Asia Pacific countries.

“We are very pleased that Colin has joined Agility Philippines as he brings a wealth of experience with him that will help to maintain our position as a leading international logistics provider and strengthen our growing business in the Philippines,” said Olaf Tauschke, SVP Area North Asia.

“I am looking forward to joining a company such as Agility that has grown very fast in recent times and is one of the largest international logistics providers in the Philippines. With its existing strong local footprint and extensive global network in more than 100 countries, Agility is able to support its customers’ needs,” said Ricardo.

With a staff of more than 900, including contract labour, Agility Philippines has been in operation since 1979. From its head office in Manila, and nine other offices and warehouses in key locations around the country, it provides a full range of forwarding and logistics services to many local and multinational companies.