Fernando's background covers corporate finance, securities, financial services, and consulting. He managed IPOs, corporate bonds and short-term note issues in the Mexican stock market for medium size companies. He structured transactions for funding infrastructure projects such as toll highways and water treatment plants. He managed international operations for a medium size Mexican securities brokerage company. He established a broker dealer operation in the United States and created the infrastructure in Mexico for supporting its foreign clients. He incorporated all of the subsidiaries including a financial leasing company, a factoring company and a foreign exchange operation. Fernando has also served as a consultant for small and medium size companies, providing financing solutions for Mexican clients under a variety of conditions. He has served as Director for several local companies and is a licensed securities broker/dealer in Mexico. He is a noted speaker on subjects such as financial analysis, corporate finance, and international transactions. He holds a BA and advanced degrees from the Monterrey Institute of Technology. He also holds a degree from the University of Salamanca in Spain and Gregoriana Universidad in Rome. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian. |