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International SOS establishes Latin America region division14 April 2010Miami
International SOS, the world's largest provider of medical assistance, international healthcare and security services which serves over 6,000 corporate clients around the world, announced it has launched an operations group serving the Latin America Region, including the Caribbean Sea. The division is headquartered in Miami, and also includes offices in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
"Over our 25 year history, International SOS has always been very active in assisting our global clients throughout Latin America," said Marc Staeding, CEO, International SOS, Latin America Region. "However, growing demand, especially from the oil/gas and mining industries, for the kinds of critical services we deliver has given us the opportunity to roll out new resources in the region." International SOS' three new offices will support and assist clients, both those based in the region and those with satellite operations there, with offerings such as remote-site medical services, security assistance and emergency support. The offices will leverage International SOS' established network of Latin American providers, many of whom are identified by the company's doctors, nurses, security and aviation specialists during in-country site visits from International SOS' Philadelphia alarm center that has been supporting travelers and expatriates for the past quarter century. "Latin America has seen a dramatic groundswell of companies - particularly Brazilian and Mexican companies - whose businesses have grown internationally," said Staeding. "To manage risks associated with this expansion and fulfill its duty of care, these companies increasingly require the type of assistance services that International SOS provides." Yves Degen, Business Development Director, is leading sales and marketing and overseeing Brazilian operations from the Rio de Janeiro office. Degen joined International SOS in the beginning of this year and has an extensive experience in business development for national and multinational companies in Brazil and abroad, conducting businesses in Latin America, North America, Europe, Africa and Middle East. Degen said the Brazilian offices' operations will have three primary objectives: 1) to provide closer support to International SOS' global clients working in Brazil; 2) to help newly arrived companies establish operations in the country, and 3) to assist Brazilian companies with their plans for global expansion. "International SOS medical and security solutions enable Brazilian companies to mitigate risks and reduce liabilities, assuring business continuity and profitability wherever they decide to operate," said Degen. About International SOS Contacts
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