ECS Group appoints Joao Ferreira as Regional Commercial Director – Americas

Paris, October 21, 2025:

ECS Group has appointed Joao Ferreira as its new Regional Commercial Director for the Americas, a key step in the Group’s growth strategy across one of the most dynamic air cargo markets worldwide.

João has worked over 30 year in the GSSA sector, and brings extensive experience and vision to this strategic role. He will lead ECS Group’s commercial efforts across North and Latin America, ensuring airline partners meet their goals while enhancing the customer experience throughout the region.

“My mission is to deliver our partner airlines’ commercial targets while providing an outstanding customer experience,” says João Ferreira, Regional Commercial Director – Americas, ECS Group. “The Americas offer significant opportunities, and we will focus on strengthening relationships, building strong leadership teams, and empowering our people to achieve tangible results.”

Ferreira’s approach centers on developing a high-performing regional organization, increasing direct engagement with airline and freight forwarding partners, and maximizing the use of ECS Group’s digital tools to drive smarter decisions. By combining the mature U.S. market with the growth potential of Latin America, he aims to build a unified, results-driven commercial network. With longstanding partnerships across the region, Ferreira is set to reinforce ECS Group’s position as the most trusted and agile GSSA partner in the Americas.

“João’s appointment underlines ECS Group’s commitment to global leadership through experienced, forward-looking commercial management,” says Jean Ceccaldi, CEO, ECS Group. “His deep knowledge of the Americas and strong customer relationships make him the ideal leader to advance our growth in this vital region.”

This appointment reflects ECS Group’s ambition to accelerate sustainable growth, commercial excellence, and stronger customer partnerships across the Americas.

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