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Antonio Saiz, CTP12511 SW 124 Path.* Miami, Florida 33186 * (305) 232-0211 * (305) 962-0988 *antonio.r.saiz@gmail.com

SUMMARY

* International Finance professional, certified as a Treasury Professional (CTP)by the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP).* Proven track record of optimizing global cash flows while protecting bottom-line profits against foreign exchange risks.* Extensive experience in International/Latin America Finance and Treasury.* Sensitive to multicultural issues and knowledgeable of international taxationand business practices.* Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

EXPERIENCE

Tech Data Corporation, Miami, FLSR. TREASURY AND COMMERCIAL FINANCE MANAGER 2010 -PresentResponsible for overseeing the Treasury and Commercial Finance functions in theLatin America Region.

* Effective analysis of Foreign currency exposure decreasing hedging costs by $700,000- per year in Colombia and Brazil.* Optimized Foreign Currency hedging strategy by adapting to the framework of local regulations avoiding losses above $500,000.- in Latin America.* Minimized financing expenses via the optimization of financing alternatives resulting in $500,000- of annual savings in Mexico and Brazil.* Implemented a unique factoring program without recourse resulting in annual savings of $100,000- plus a $6.0M sales increase in Colombia.* Started a program for the pre-payment of invoices of major vendors resulting in $3.0M annualized cost savings in Colombia, Mexico and Chile.* Improved major weaknesses on Treasury Internal controls related to foreign exchange hedging processes.* Started the financial analysis and optimization of corporate guarantees to ven

dors, decreasing face value by $8.0M.* Analyzed, recommended and assisted in the change of functional currencies in Chile and Colombia improving reporting and currency risk protection.

AMX Cargo Airlines, Miami, FLFINANCE DIRECTOR 2008 - 2010Director of Treasury and Finance for a Cargo Airline, a wholly owned subsidiaryof Aeromexico and Mexicana Airlines with operations in the U.S., Mexico, CentralAmerica and the Caribbean Region. Managed the functions of treasury, accounting, financial planning, and credit and collections.* Structured a new finance and accounting organization for this start up company.* Implemented new systems for cargo management, accounting and treasury.

* Implemented internal controls and policies for treasury and credit.

Independent Consultant, Miami, FLINTERNATIONAL TREASURY/CONTROLLERSHIP CONSULTANT 2005 -2007Provided advice on International Treasury and control matters mainly related tohedging of international Foreign Exchange risks, Sarbanes Oxley Act, U.S. GAAP FAS 52 / FAS133, capital structures and other Treasury and international Tax matters.

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Nortel Networks, Sunrise, FL/Bogota, ColombiaSR. TREASURY MANAGER - LATIN AMERICA REGION 2000-2005Handled treasury functions for Latin American subsidiaries, mainly Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and Argentina, with revenues of over $1 billion, including a manufacturing plant in Brazil. Responsible for treasury operations and strategy, funding to subsidiaries minimizing costs and risks, cash flows optimization, coverage of foreign exchange exposures and country risks, internal controls, compliancewith U.S. GAAP FAS 52/FAS133 and Sarbanes Oxley Act. Supervised a direct staffof six people.* Prevented $6 million in Foreign Exchange losses for Nortel Networks through the implementation of foreign exchange policies in Latin America.* Saved $750,000 in financial taxes by optimizing cash management architecture in Brazil.* Avoided $850,000 in Foreign Exchange losses by hedging Colombian peso risk fora special large transaction through a tailor made hedging strategy. Received Excellence Award.* Directed necessary changes in capital structures to ensure compliance with local thin capitalization rules and to take advantage of available tax benefits.* Succeeded in implementing two new Treasury systems region wise, centralizing the approval of cash disbursements and all controls for the electronic access ofbank accounts throughout the region.* Prepared Sarbanes-Oxley compliance analysis and improved internal controls.* Structured and negotiated new long term borrowing facilities for $55.0M in Colombia with BBVA Bank in spite of constant downgrading of Nortel Networks global

credit rating.* Enhanced global bank relationships with the addition of BBVA bank to support global facilities.* Found creative alternatives for the issuance of Bid and Performance bonds formore than $100.0M in Colombia, Mexico and Argentina in spite of Nortel's globalcredit rating below investment grade.

Ingram Micro Company, Miami, FLTREASURY DIRECTOR - LATIN AMERICA REGION 1998-2000Coordinated treasury activities for five subsidiaries in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Chile with total sales of $1 billion. Ensured company assets were covered against devaluation impacts in the region and optimized cash flow reso

urces.* Averted $5.3 million in major devaluation impacts in Brazil, Chile, and Mexicoby implementing a treasury policy, including hedging for currency movements inLatin America.* Cut interest expenses $800,000 in Chile and Peru by optimizing its borrowing strategy.* Prepared business analysis and due diligence for three major acquisitions in Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico and made the recommendation for the funding structure based on the analysis of local tax and legal regulations.* Negotiated new working capital borrowing lines for $50.8M with Scotia Bank andBank Boston through the development of regional relationships.

The Gillette Company, San Juan, Puerto Rico

FINANCE MANAGER - CENTRAL AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN REGION 1996-1998Recruited by The Gillette Company to manage the financial performance of six subsidiaries in Central America and the Caribbean region, including manufacturing plants in Guatemala and Puerto Rico producing over $100 million in sales per year. Developed and implemented strategic business plans. Handled Treasury and Accounting areas. Responsible for internal controls, credit analysis and collections. Prepared financial statements and provided leadership to six controllers anda seven-member staff.* Drove a 25% increase in profits and a 17% improvement in return on assets in two years.

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* Led the financial analysis, due diligence, and administrative integration of The Duracell company acquisition in five countries while at the same time effectively directed the analysis of the legal and tax strategy for this acquisition.* Developed and implemented region wise Treasury and accounting systems.* Designed and created a new structure of legal entities in Puerto Rico and Panama resulting in income tax savings for more than $1 Million per year.

Hewlett Packard Company, Miami, FLFINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER - LATIN AMERICA 1990 -1996Served as a financial manager for a $1 billion area with two manufacturing divisions in Mexico and Brazil. Major subsidiaries were located in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Venezuela. Responsible for Treasury, Credit and financial planning.Income tax strategy coordination, funding to subsidiaries and FX exposure protection. Translation of financial statements as per U.S. GAAP and the forecasting and targeting process.* Precluded exchange losses totaling more than $10 million through adequate hedging of exposure.* Capital infusion at HP Venezuela resulted in tax savings for about $1.0M fromoptimization of tax credits on local Net Operating Loss plus a stronger positionto compete at public bids and compliance with local thin capitalization rules.* Coordinated the issuance of USD Commercial Paper for $80.0M in Brazil with annual savings of over $500,000- in interest expenses when compared to local banks

interest rates.* Avoided accounts receivable write-offs by more than $5.0M through beneficial customer negotiations and the implementation of inventory adjustment programs.* Played a key role in increasing sales by approximately $100.0Million by establishing financial programs for clients in Brazil, Mexico, and Venezuela.

EDUCATION

MS Taxation - InternationalJune 2011

Nova Southeastern University -Davie, Florida ,

B.S. in Economics/Financial ManagementMarch, 2007

Universidad Iberoamericana - Mexico City, Mexico

CERTIFICATIONS

CTP, Certified Treasury Professional (2008),Licensed as a Financial Advisor - Series 6 (2008),Licensed as Advisor on Life & Health Insurance Programs (License 2-15) (2008),Master Program Certificate in Technical Analysis of Investments (2006),

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