Juana Kudarauskienė Appointed as New Managing Director
Starting from September 3rd the new Managing Director (MD) of ACE Logistics Lithuania will be Juana Kudarauskienė. The current MD Ignas Puluikis will resign from his duties after leading the company for more than 20 years.
A Remarkable Journey: Ignas Puluikis’ Legacy
Ignas Puluikis started his logistics career in early 1993, working simultaneously as a courier, warehouse worker, and customs declarant all-in-one. After learning the basic skills, he got accustomed to office work at ASG Lithuania, where he became department manager. This went on until one day in 2001, when he came to the idea that “it’s time to become a director.” A few days later, he saw an ACE Logistics advertisement in a business newspaper. Ignas believes that people are of the highest value in our lives. When he started at ACE, there were only 6 people, but now the number is almost 60. He also feels lucky and grateful that some colleagues he met when starting at ACE are still with the company after all these years.
Ignas adds:”I believe that this change of management will bring a new boost to company development and growth. I trust that the company is handed over to the good and reliable hands of Juana Kudarauskienė, and I wish for Juana and the team to be united in achieving their goals.”
Welcoming Juana Kudarauskienė
Juana Kudarauskienė has a strong background in logistics and transportation management, having successfully led key operations across the Baltic region and Finland. Before joining ACE, Juana served as the Head of Transportation Baltics and Finland at PHH Group. She was instrumental in enhancing logistics processes to deliver exceptional customer experiences and implementing performance management strategies to maintain high service standards. Prior to PHH Group, she held the position of Road Freight Director at Itella Lithuania, where she managed and optimized operational processes, led successful tenders for shipping services, and maintained key account relationships by offering tailored solutions to fulfill business needs.
On the challenges ahead, Juana remarks: “The logistics industry is facing challenges, but I see this as a crucial time to adapt and innovate. My focus will be on navigating these challenges with resilience, driving operational excellence, and fostering a strong, collaborative team culture. By staying agile and working together, I am confident that ACE Logistics Lithuania will continue to deliver exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders.”
Acknowledgment and Future Aspirations
On behalf of ACE Group management and shareholders, very special thanks go to Ignas for all his achievements over these years. Through more than two decades of cooperation, Ignas has proven to be a highly motivated manager and a very good team player with a high sense of social skills. We all have had the privilege of working together with such a good person and colleague in all means.
ACE Logistics Latvia wishes the best of luck to Juana in her new duties!
