Worldwide Logistics Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Padovano as Senior Vice President – Global Trade Consulting, where he will lead a new team of consultants focused on helping clients maximize savings and optimize global trade operations. The newly formed division will focus on services such as Duty Drawback, Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs), customs valuation, tariff impact analysis, among other solutions to help companies navigate supply chain complexity to reduce costs, increase resilience, and unlock growth.

“Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in global trade consulting,” said Tom Peacock, President and CEO of Worldwide Logistics Group. “His expertise in Duty Drawback and FTZs, combined with his vision for leveraging technology and building high-performing teams, strengthens our ability to help clients reduce costs and navigate increasingly complex global trade regulations.”

Padovano added, “We are led by a team of the industry’s most talented and experienced professionals, leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional results for our clients. Our experienced global trade consulting team helps businesses navigate rising tariffs, optimize manufacturing and supply chain strategies, and reduce import and export costs through practical, proven, technology-driven solutions.”

Padovano joins Worldwide Logistics Group from PwC’s Global Trade practice in New York, where he advised Fortune 500 and mid-market companies on tariff recovery, valuation, origin, and supply chain structuring. A licensed U.S. Customs broker, he has 15 years of experience helping companies across industries—including consumer products, energy, automotive, pharmaceuticals, industrials, and technology—develop strategies that balance compliance with business performance.

“With the addition of Mike and his team, Worldwide Logistics Group continues to expand its global trade consulting capabilities, helping clients reduce costs, mitigate risk, and gain a competitive edge in today’s evolving international trade environment,” Peacock said.

Worldwide Logistics Group is a leading provider of integrated supply chain solutions, offering comprehensive services in customs brokerage, global trade consulting, and logistics management. With expertise spanning multiple industries and geographies, Worldwide Logistics Group helps companies navigate complex global trade regulations while optimizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.