Simón Cohen






Founding Partner of Henco Global SA DE.CV



Simón Cohen, an example of hard work, generous spirit of service, creative entrepreneur and tireless humanist, has undoubtedly contributed to the development of the Freight Forwarding Industry in Mexico thanks to his constant improvement thinking.



Simón Cohen started his career in the world of Logistics 20 years ago;


graduated from the Technological Institute and Higher Education of Monterrey as a Bachelor of International Commerce (May 1996), started his career as International Project Manager in the family textile company.


During the performance of his position, Simon realized the lack of quality service in forwarding companies in Mexico, which led him in 1997 to found his own company for the logistics coordination of international cargo transportation, which Later it would become Henco Global SAde CV

Gracias a su habilidad estratégica e incesante espíritu de mejora continua, Simón logró posicionar a Henco como uno de los agentes de carga más prestigiados del mercado, siendo altamente reconocido por sus clientes y proveedores. Entre estos reconocimientos de la industria se encuentra el que brindó la Terminal Portuaria de Contenedores de Lázaro Cárdenas en septiembre 2016, quien nombró a Henco el Operador Logístico con Mayor Volumen en México.
Actualmente, Henco es considerada por Great Place to Work Institute como la Mejor Empresa de Logística para Trabajar en México por siete años consecutivos, no sólo por su trayectoria, sino por el respeto y preocupación de su líder hacia su gente.
Dada su vasta experiencia en Logística y continua preparación en Instituciones de gran prestigio como Harvard Business School e Instituto Adizes, Simón ha sido conferencista en múltiples foros y talleres en reconocidas universidades tanto en México como en el Extranjero (ITESM, LBS, MIT, Harvard, USC, etc). En el año 2010, London Business School lo reconoció como un destacado empresario, realizando un caso de estudio sobre su habilidad estratégica en los negocios, lo cual se ha reflejado en el desempeño de HENCO a lo largo de su historia; actualmente el caso de Simón es parte del programa de estudios de maestría de esta importante Universidad, considerada por Financial Times como una de las mejores en el mundo por su MBA (Global MBA Ranking).


Simón Cohen is currently a partner and adviser to different companies at a national and international level.


His constant achievements have earned him the nomination by Ernest & Young as Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 and 2014. Likewise, Simon is considered by the media, as a connoisseur of the world of logistics which has allowed him to contribute with prestigious international magazines and newspapers such as The Times, Washington Times, Fortune Magazine, Leader to Leader Journal and INC Magazine.

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