The board of directors at UTC Overseas announced the appointment of Rodrigo Chittoni as Vice President, Central & South America Projects. Chittoni will be responsible for the company’s strategic development of the project division and expansion of UTC’s client base in the region. This is part of the continuous investment in the Americas, as the company builds a culture of specialization and innovation.

For nearly two decades, Chittoni has held management positions with UTC in Brazil, China, and the United States. In recent years, he has successfully managed UTC’s cement division, positioning it as a leader in the industry. He will remain the head of the division, nurturing customer and supplier relationships while mentoring new company leaders.

Having managed Capital Projects in over 25 countries for many of UTC’s clients, Chittoni says, “The opportunities ahead of us are enormous. It will be a pleasure to work with our group to expand UTC’s reach, supporting our clients and connecting with new customers while developing our innovative business model in that part of the world.”

“There is nothing more critical to UTC’s success than our people. Rodrigo is a very talented executive and has been instrumental in growing UTC’s cement business into one of the company’s key competence centers by delivering strong top and bottom-line results. UTC’s board is confident that his expertise, combined with his global experience, will drive business growth across the region as well as enhance UTC’s position,” states Mirko Knezevic, COO – Global Projects.

UTC Overseas is an international freight forwarder and logistics provider headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices worldwide. Established in 1925, UTC has a long history of professional performance and a proven record of success managing logistics for capital projects and global supply chains.