CEL renews its leadership and updates its Statutes to lead the new era of logistics

 

El Centro Español de Logística (CEL) has approved in its Asamblea General Extraordinaria a thorough update of its Statutes and has ratified key appointments in its senior management. The reform, held in Madrid, seeks to provide the entity with a more agile governance framework adapted to the current challenges of the supply chain, appointing Mª Remedios Parra, Managing Director at Cencoraas first vice president already Alberto Barbero, Spain & Greece Supply Chain Director at Grupo BELas the new vice president.

 

This comprehensive update, the first major one in the association's recent history, provides the CEL the necessary legal framework to operate with a more modern structure. The goal is to align governance with the activities it already carries out in strategic areas such as innovation, digitalization, sustainability, specialized training and public-private collaboration.

 

New government structure for greater capacity for action

 

The Assembly not only approved the new Statutes, but also ratified significant changes to its Board of Directors to strengthen its sector leadership. In addition to the appointments of Mª Remedios Parra (previously in Alliance Healthcare Holding) and Alberto BarberoThe representation of P&G in the governing body with the incorporation of Ana Mompo, Customer Supply Chain Leader.

 

One of the most notable new features is the creation of thematic vice-presidencies, which will be linked to the strategic areas defined in each mandate, thus optimizing the organization's internal coordination capacity.

 

As pointed out Ramón García, CEO of Centro Español de Logística, "CEL It has evolved enormously in recent years, and we needed bylaws that truly reflected what the organization is today and where it wants to go next. This update gives us greater capacity, more flexibility, and better tools to drive projects, innovation, regional reach and implementation, and collaboration within the logistics ecosystem.”.

 

New appointments in the top management of CEL.

Role	Name	Company
First Vice President	Mª Remedios Parra	Cencora
Vice President	Alberto Barbero	Grupo BEL
Board Member	Ana Mompo	P&G

 

A structure adapted to the new logistics ecosystem

 

The statutory reform directly addresses the association's institutional and operational growth. The new Statutes formalize the governance of key structures that lacked a specific framework in the previous model. Key changes include:

 

• Management of technical and sectoral committees: The operation of specialized groups such as CEL Health.
• Territorial delegations: The structure of delegations is consolidated as CEL Levante y CEL Catalunya, with the aim of expanding its presence to other strategic regions.
• International potential: The possibility of promoting is incorporated international delegations, a model already developed by other European associations to strengthen their global presence and support their companies abroad.
• New membership categories: The figures are created patron and honorary members to adapt the associative structure to the diversity of the current logistics ecosystem.

 

With this modernization, the Centro Español de Logística, a leading entity for supply chain management in España Since 1978, it has strengthened its ability to connect businesses, institutions, innovation and knowledge in an increasingly complex global environment.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the new CEL structure

 

How does this renewal affect companies associated with CEL?

For member companies, this update means a more agile association with greater institutional representation and a stronger position to lead innovation projects. The new structure facilitates the creation of synergies in key areas such as sustainability and digitalization, and provides a more robust framework for sector collaboration.

 

What does the possibility of creating international delegations mean?

This measure is especially relevant for Spanish companies with operations abroad. The creation of international branches positions the CEL as a support and knowledge platform for the internationalization of the Spanish supply chain, allowing its collaboration and networking model to be replicated in strategic markets outside of Europa.

 

What is the objective of the new thematic vice-presidencies?

The goal is to strengthen leadership and specialization in CEL in strategic areas. By designating vice presidencies focused on specific topics (such as innovation, sustainability, or talent), the organization ensures greater depth in analysis and more effective coordination of initiatives, providing more focused value to its members.