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2GO Group appointed William Charles Howell to a combined role of group chief operating officer and chief financial officer
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The expansion of Howell’s role from group CFO to also COO aims to streamline operations, enhance strategic decision making, and foster a more integrated approach to financial and operational management, 2GO said
William Charles Howell has been appointed to a combined role of group chief operating officer (COO) and chief financial officer (CFO) of 2GO Group, Inc.
The expansion of Howell’s role from group CFO to also COO aims to streamline operations, enhance strategic decision making, and foster a more integrated approach to financial and operational management, the end-to-end shipping and logistics solutions provider said in a statement.
Howell has been group CFO and treasurer since 2017.
2GO said Howell has been instrumental in partnering with the group’s business units to drive financial and operational discipline, helping the logistics solutions provider achieve growth and profitability for three consecutive years.
He also supported investing in assets across 2GO’s business units, as well as divestitures or closers of non-performing businesses, and improving the company’s cash flows and financial position.
“I am honored to take on this expanded role at 2GO,” Howell said.
“Achieving sustainable growth and profitability has been incredibly rewarding. We worked hard to enhance efficiency and improve service delivery, positioning the Company as a leader in the Philippine logistics industry. I am excited for what 2025 brings and shall work closely with our employees, partners, and stakeholders to create even greater value for our customers,” he added.
For his part, 2GO president and chief executive officer Frederic DyBuncio said: “Will’s leadership has been a guiding spirit in strengthening 2GO’s financial and operational foundation. I am excited to see how he will continue to drive the company’s ambition and purpose in his new capacity.”
In 2024, 2GO said it achieved several key milestones, including the addition of three large roll-on/roll-off passenger vessels to service freight and travel growth in the Visayas and Mindanao, the expansion of its cold chain and ISO tank services, and improved operational efficiency across its last mile courier and parcel deliveries and forwarding services.
2GO said these accomplishments highlight its unwavering commitment to innovation and customer-centricity driven by a strong leadership team.
Aside from 2GO, Howell also served as vice president of investments portfolio at 2GO parent firm SM Investments Corp. He also previously held roles at Philippine Geothermal Production Company, Inc.; JDS Uniphase Corp. (now Viavi Solutions Inc.); and Ernst & Young in the San Francisco Bay Area.
He is a certified public accountant in the US states of California and Georgia.
