One Year Later: An Update on Rapido’s Office in Leon

Just over a year ago, we officially opened the doors to our Leon office — an exciting step toward expanding our footprint in Mexico and investing in local talent. From day one, our goal was to become the best place to work in Mexico by finding top talent, arming them with tools to succeed, and investing in their well-being both in and out of the office. Rapido is more than just a workplace — we set out to create a culture that reflects our values, supports growth, and makes a real impact. Today, we’re proud to look back on a year of milestones, memories, and momentum at our Leon office.

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The Leon Office’s Growth by the Numbers

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• 73 Total Employees in the Leon Office (as of May 2025)
• 1,117% Increase in Employee Count in the Past 12 Months
• 22 New Clients Started Since the Grand Opening

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Why Leon: Continued Growth Potential

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Opening an office in Leon has created exciting opportunities for growth — not only for Rapido as a company, but also in the quality and scale of service we deliver to our customers. With a workforce of approximately 1.3 million, Leon provides access to a deep and diverse talent pool, enabling us to better connect US-based logistics and supply chain companies with top-tier nearshore professionals.

Beyond talent, Leon offers strong infrastructure, a growing tech and business ecosystem, and close cultural and time zone alignment with the US. These advantages have made it an ideal location for scaling operations quickly and sustainably. The success of the office over the past year has made it clear that Leon is a smart choice for continued growth.

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Q&A with the Rapido Team in Leon

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Rapido strives to be the leading nearshore service provider in Latin America for logistics and supply chain companies. We know we can’t do that without our people, which is why we invest in their health and well-being to cultivate top talent and build the best place to work in Mexico. Since Rapido would be nothing without our amazing team members, we wanted to hear directly from them about their experience at Rapido’s Leon office.

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Itzel, RSG Operations Customer Success in Leon

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Itzel played a crucial role in launching our Leon office, leading the onboarding of all new clients in the region — something she continues to do today. She also supports HR, Ops, and infrastructure, becoming a key local leader in the Leon office.

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1. What has been the best part of working in the Leon office over the past year?
   “The Leon office has been a place of tremendous personal growth for me. I've had opportunities to learn, lead, and innovate, which have prepared me to handle any challenge. It’s been inspiring to see everyone bring their unique strengths to the table and make this office work as a team.”
2. How would you describe the culture and energy in the Leon office in just a few words?
   “Supportive, dynamic, solution-driven, and empowering.”
3. In what ways do you think your work in Leon helps Rapido’s customers?
   “Our work in Leon has redefined how we serve our clients. We combine a deep understanding of our customers’ unique challenges with a results-driven mindset. This allows us to provide highly focused solutions and outstanding support, ensuring measurable success and a meaningful outcome.”

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Alexis, Carrier Ops in Leon

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1. What has been the best part of working in the Leon office over the past year?
   “I feel working at Rapido has been the opportunity of my life. I’ve learned a new trade and developed myself as a person in a great work environment.”
2. How would you describe the culture and energy in the Leon office in just a few words?
   “Fast-paced, respectful, and inclusive.”
3. In what ways do you think your work in Leon helps Rapido’s customers?
   “The Leon office is small but powerful. We are able to provide fast, straightforward communication to our customers.”

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Growing Strong with Rapido

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Rapido’s Leon office has already seen tremendous growth in its first year. Its continued momentum will be driven by client demand, and we’re excited to continue growing the team in the coming years. As we scale, we remain committed to delivering exceptional service, building an outstanding workplace, and investing in the local community.

If you're a company looking to tap into world-class nearshore talent — or a professional in Leon ready to be part of something exciting — we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch to learn more about how Rapido can help you grow.

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