Carlos Pena

Carlos Pena is the company’s Chief Executive Officer he assumed the title on March 3, 2025, after serving as the Chief Commercial Officer for seven years, during which he oversaw all commercial activities. Carlos has over 20 years of experience in the shipping industry and has been with CTM since its acquisition by DryLog in 2004. Carlos began his career at CTM in Handymax chartering, working under a joint venture called DBCN, which included DryLog, Bocimar, CSAV, and Nomikos. In 2010, he took on the role of head of CTM’s minor bulk activities.

Prior to joining CTM, Carlos worked for Compania Sudamericana de Vapores (CSAV) in Santiago, Chile, one of the world’s leading shipping lines. There, he was responsible for the sales teams handling container liner traffic in the Americas, as well as budgeting and monitoring the actual results of CSAV’s services. He also worked in the Car Carrier department, where he managed domestic clients and the company’s joint ventures with major Japanese carriers. Carlos holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile.