Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 15th annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business honored American Global Logistics (AGL) Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Tania Garcia with the Bronze for Female Transportation Executive of the Year. Garcia oversees all aspects of marketing and communications, helping drive sustainable growth to establish AGL as a trusted advisor to customers and prospects. She joined the company in 2017 following positions with industry leaders including First Data, Iron Mountain, UPS Supply Chain Solutions and Equifax, and has worked extensively in Europe, Asia and Brazil.
“I appreciate the honor, but this recognition is really a reflection of the great team and selfless culture we have at AGL,” said Garcia. “We believe in a culture where all team members are encouraged and empowered to continuously improve their knowledge and skills as we work together to provide powerful, purpose-built solutions for our customers.”
Tania has helped establish a work culture of innovation, collaboration and mutual support among its team members. As a member of the executive leadership team, Tania focuses on establishing programs and processes that drive sustainable benefits to the company and its customers.
“I’m extremely fortunate to work with a highly talented Team driven by results and performance, and grateful that AGL understands the value of Strategic Marketing to all of its stakeholders,” said Garcia.
The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the companies they run–worldwide. This year’s Stevie Awards for Women in Business event, hailed as the world’s premier business awards, took place in New York City on Friday, November 16, where women executives and entrepreneurs from across the United States and several other countries gathered to be honored.
More than 1,500 entries were submitted this year for consideration in more than 90 categories, including Executive of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Company of the Year, Startup of the Year, Women Helping Women, and Women Run Workplace of the Year. Finalists were determined by the average scores of more than 200 business professionals around the world, working on five juries.
About American Global Logistics
Founded in 2007, American Global Logistics is a specialized supply chain software and services company that provides end-to-end multi-modal transportation solutions, customs brokerage, compliance consultation, carrier allocation management, warehousing, distribution, and advanced purchase order management to select customers. Its proprietary cloud-based technology provides real-time shipment visibility and forecasting and an accountability-based customer service model allow customers to deliver a consistent experience to their end-users. AGL’s client base represents a broad range of industries including automotive, furniture, chemicals, raw materials, perishables and consumer goods, and represents some of the world’s largest importers and exporters.