Raul Espejel

Raul Espejel has extensive work experience in logistics and compliance roles. Raul is currently serving as the Customs Brokerage & Trade Compliance Director at Crane Worldwide Logistics since 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Customs & Compliance National Head at Joffroy Global from 2021 to 2022, where they were responsible for launching the compliance department and ensuring full compliance with contracts and regulations.

Before joining Joffroy Global, Raul held the position of Senior Compliance Director at INTEGRADUANAS GROUP from 2016 to 2021, where they provided strategic direction and managed compliance policies for the company's business units. Raul also had a role as the Customs Director CENTAM Cluster at CEVA Logistics from 2010 to 2016, overseeing customs operations and identifying opportunities for the company's IMMEX program and Bonded Warehouse.

Earlier in their career, Raul worked as a Branch Manager at Gontor Trading LLC from 2005 to 2010. Raul also gained valuable experience in logistics departments at Daimler México from 2003 to 2005 and Daimler AG from 2001 to 2003.

Overall, Raul Espejel has a strong background in customs, compliance, and logistics management, with a focus on ensuring regulatory compliance and driving business growth.

Raul Espejel's education history is as follows:

- From 2017 to 2018, Raul pursued a Master's degree in Business Law (MAESTRIA) at the Universidad de las Américas Puebla.

- In 2006 and 2007, Raul obtained a Diploma in International Commerce from ITESO Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara.

- Between 2003 and 2005, Raul pursued a Master's degree in Administration from the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México.

- In 2001 and 2002, Raul earned a Diploma in International Trade and Project to Export from Tecnológico de Monterrey.

- From 1984 to 1989, Raul obtained a Licentiate degree in Law from the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México.

Additionally, Raul has obtained several certifications, including the following:

- In 2021, Raul completed the certification program "Formación de Especialistas en Compliance de Subcontratación Laboral" from Grupo de Investigación, Análisis y Opinión, Comisión de transparencia y anticorrupción LXIV Legislatura.

- Also in 2021, Raul completed the "Diplomado para la Formación Integral de Oficiales de Cumplimiento Normativo, Transparencia y Anticorrupción" program offered by Grupo de Investigación, Análisis y Opinión, Comisión de transparencia y anticorrupción LXIV Legislatura (GIAO).

- In 2019, Raul achieved the ISO 19600 LEAD COMPLIANCE MANAGER certification from PECB.

- Raul also obtained the ISO 28000 LEAD AUDITOR certification from PECB in January 2019.

- In December 2018, Raul completed the ISO 31000 RISK MANAGER certification from PECB.

- Raul has an additional certification in "Auditoria de la Seguridad en la Cadena de Suministros de Comercio Exterior," obtained from Universidad Tecnológica de San Luis Potosí. The exact date of obtaining this certification is not provided.