José Eugenio Saravia Ortega as Wenco's Regional Manager Americas (North & South)

August 12, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA (July 12th, 2024) – Wenco International Mining Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of José Eugenio Saravia Ortega as the new Regional Manager Americas (North and South). In this function, Eugenio will play a critical role in the development and execution of the regional growth strategy.

With a mining engineer background and over 17 years of experience in the mining industry, Eugenio has a clear understanding of the technical aspects of mining operations, the market trends and challenges faced by mining companies, and the technologies and innovative solutions required to address the needs of the mining sector.

Proactive, collaborative and receptive, Eugenio’s dedication to supporting customers in their journey with Wenco from implementation, development to continuous operational success is easily observed through the strong rapport with our customers. His ability to listen, gather and analyze customer feedback forges trust in their business relationships and helps drive Wenco’s product improvements and enhancements.

Eugenio has demonstrated effective leadership since his previous management role by motivating, supporting and fostering an environment that encourages trust, growth and achievement. Him and his team’s past accomplishments are a visible indication of Eugenio’s deep understanding of the regional market dynamics, competitor analysis, growth opportunities, Wenco’s product positioning, and long-term sales development strategies that align with our company’s goals.

By integrating Wenco's technical expertise and extensive installed base across the Americas, we are positioned to deliver even greater value to our clients. This strategic alignment prepares Wenco to support the evolving needs of mining companies throughout the region. Moving forward, companies with assets across the continent can rely on Wenco as their ideal partner, unlocking the synergies and benefits of a unified solution that spans multiple sites, countries, and the entire continent," says Eugenio

José Eugenio Saravia Ortega’s appointment as the Regional Manager Americas (North and South) will be instrumental in coordinating Wenco’s growth within the customer ecosystem. The combination of his strong customer relations, strategic leadership, industry knowledge, and technical aptitude will be greatly beneficial to the unique intersection his new role encompasses.

About Wenco International Mining Systems

For over 30 years, Wenco International Mining Systems has worked with mining companies to extract unrealized value. Under this mission, Wenco has developed an integrated suite of solutions to support the digital transformation of the mining industry. Fleet management, asset health, data analytics, and other technologies join together in the spirit of open interoperability and scalability to raise mine productivity and efficiency, lower routine costs, and establish a safe and smooth mining operation.

Wenco is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

www.wencomine.com

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