Events for December 4, 2024

Marcela Prado
Founder & CEO, AB Group Shipping

Marcela Alejandra Prado is an international business leader, consultant, and institutional figure with more than two decades of experience in global trade, international logistics, and the development of business ecosystems between Latin America and the United States.

She is the Founder & CEO of AB Group Shipping Corp, an international logistics company headquartered in Miami, specializing in exports, imports, international freight, corporate relocations, and integrated logistics solutions.

Under her leadership, the company has positioned itself as a strategic bridge for businesses seeking to expand, operate, and scale efficiently in global markets, with a strong focus on compliance, reliability, and long-term vision.

As part of her business ecosystem, Marcela is also the founder of MAP Logistics, an operational structure with presence in Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Argentina, created to strengthen regional integration, optimize logistics operations across Latin America, and support companies in their internationalization and soft-landing processes into the U.S. market.

She also leads MRP, her transportation and moving company focused on ground logistics and international relocation services, integrating the final mile of the logistics chain with a strategic, personalized, and client-centered approach.

In the institutional arena, Marcela serves as a Director of the Cámara de Comercio Argentino Americana de Florida, where she actively contributes to the design and execution of business integration initiatives, strategic networking platforms, trade missions, and programs that strengthen bilateral ties between Argentina and the United States. Through this role, she promotes collaborative leadership, business internationalization, and tangible opportunities for the Latin American business community.

Committed to social impact and purpose-driven leadership, Marcela is the Founder and President of the Fundación Mujeres Latinas Unidas – Redes sin Fronteras, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering immigrant women and Latin families through education, training, mentorship, and the creation of strong support networks. Through the foundation, she leads leadership programs, scholarships, recognitions, and community initiatives that foster integration, personal growth, and sustainable economic development.

She is also the creator of Mujeres Argentinas de Florida, a community that for more than a decade has connected, supported, and elevated Argentine women abroad, promoting cultural identity, meaningful connections, and professional and personal growth.

Recognized for her business trajectory, institutional commitment, and human-centered leadership, Marcela has received multiple distinctions for her contributions to international trade, the Latin community, and women’s empowerment. She is a frequent speaker, panelist, and host at high-level business forums, institutional galas, and international events throughout the United States and Latin America.

Her personal journey as an immigrant, entrepreneur, and bridge-builder between cultures is a defining pillar of her work. Marcela strongly believes in the power of networks, resilience, and collaboration as drivers of social and economic transformation.

Today, she continues to expand her impact as a connector of people, companies, and countries, guided by a clear vision: to create sustainable opportunities, open international pathways, and demonstrate that business leadership, when exercised with purpose, can be a powerful force for change.