Edgar Octavio Herrera Rodriguez

Led the comprehensive transformation of the security model and strengthened EHS management in an industrial operation of over 10,000 m² with 4 production facilities. Directed corporate security, operational continuity, OPEX/CAPEX budget for security initiatives, coordinating with various areas for the protection of assets, facilities, and personnel. Key achievements in EHS, Facility & Security Management:

• Restructured the security system in 6 months, implementing new processes, structures, and controls aligned with international standards (BASC, CTPAT).

• Created the Monitoring and Control Center, integrating CCTV, access control, GPS, and real-time analytics to supervise assets and facilities.

• Significantly reduced operational losses by implementing strategies against petty theft and neutralizing internal risks, ensuring operational continuity.

• Audited and optimized strategic suppliers in maintenance, security, and general services, achieving greater efficiency and contractual compliance.

• Designed and executed the OPEX and CAPEX budget in security and facility management, ensuring sustainability and return on investment in technology and personnel.

• Actively participated in the corporate Sustainability Committee, promoting initiatives in efficient energy and water use and waste reduction, being part of the sustainability team responsible for ensuring compliance with Ministry of Labor provisions on OSH.

• Actively participated in the investigation of accidents and risk incidents, strengthening prevention and response plans.

• Promoted an organizational culture of security and sustainability transversal to administrative and operational areas, aligned with corporate objectives.

Led the standardization and strengthening of logistics security management in Guatemala, Panama, and the Dominican Republic. Consolidated critical processes, reduced high-impact incidents, and optimized operational monitoring at a regional level, ensuring the continuity of the logistics chain in strategic markets. Key achievements:

• Reduced container theft incidents from 4 to 0 by implementing strict monitoring and control protocols on critical routes.

• Designed and implemented the Regional Monitoring Center, aligned with corporate policies, with transnational supervision capabilities and support for Central American subsidiaries.

• Increased monitored units nationwide by 20% by recovering logistics routes and integrating GPS systems into operations.

• Conducted risk analyses and developed preventive action plans for distribution and intermodal transport routes, strengthening incident prevention.

• Established due diligence policies in pilot hiring, strengthening control over the human chain of transport and mitigating internal risks.

Was responsible for asset security management, loss prevention, and risk analysis in the Southwest, South Central, and Southeast regions of Guatemala during the 2021 harvest, covering 4 strategic departments. Led supervision, logistics, and control operations, strengthening asset protection and operational continuity. Key achievements:

• Supported the establishment and dismantling of internal criminal structures by designing and implementing a robust protocol for internal and external supervision, monitoring, and patrolling, supported by a confidential network of collaborators and guards.

• Investigated and contained illicit activities such as fuel, machinery, and equipment theft, as well as coordinated effective responses to arson incidents.

• Reduced the operational budget by 10% through optimization of controls, elimination of redundant patrols, and improvements in documentation processes.

• Designed and executed the harvest's logistics security plan, ensuring the daily protection of over 30 containers on high-risk routes, with no interruptions in operational compliance.

• Supervised outsourced security providers within facilities, ensuring contractual compliance and adherence to corporate standards.

• Implemented loss prevention and corporate risk plans with a strategic focus on asset protection and continuous improvement.