Antonio Saiz, CTP 12511 SW 124 Path.* Miami, Florida 33186 * (305) 232-0211 * antonio.r.saiz@gmail.

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* 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-li ne profits against foreign exchange risks. * Extensive experience in International/Latin America Finance and Treasury. * Sensitive to multicultural issues and knowledgeable of international taxation and business practices. * Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. EXPERIENCE Tech Data Corporation, Miami, FL SR. TREASURY AND COMMERCIAL FINANCE MANAGER 20 10 -Present Responsible for overseeing the Treasury and Commercial Finance functions in the Latin America Region. * Effective analysis of Foreign currency exposure decreasing hedging costs by $7 00,000- per year in Colombia and Brazil. * Optimized Foreign Currency hedging strategy by adapting to the framework of lo cal regulations avoiding losses above $500,000.- in Latin America. * Minimized financing expenses via the optimization of financing alternatives re sulting in $500,000- of annual savings in Mexico and Brazil. * Implemented a unique factoring program without recourse resulting in annual sa vings of $100,000- plus a $6.0M sales increase in Colombia. * Started a program for the pre-payment of invoices of major vendors resulting i n $3.0M annualized cost savings in Colombia, Mexico and Chile. * Improved major weaknesses on Treasury Internal controls related to foreign exc hange 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 C hile and Colombia improving reporting and currency risk protection. AMX Cargo Airlines, Miami, FL FINANCE DIRECTOR 2008 - 2010 Director of Treasury and Finance for a Cargo Airline, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aeromexico and Mexicana Airlines with operations in the U.S., Mexico, Central America 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, FL INTERNATIONAL TREASURY/CONTROLLERSHIP CONSULTANT 2005 -2007 Provided advice on International Treasury and control matters mainly related to hedging of international Foreign Exchange risks, Sarbanes Oxley Act, U.S. GAAP F AS 52 / FAS133, capital structures and other Treasury and international Tax matt ers.

Nortel Networks, Sunrise, FL/Bogota, Colombia SR. TREASURY MANAGER - LATIN AMERICA REGION 2000-2005 Handled treasury functions for Latin American subsidiaries, mainly Mexico, Brazi l, Colombia and Argentina, with revenues of over $1 billion, including a manufac turing plant in Brazil. Responsible for treasury operations and strategy, fund ing to subsidiaries minimizing costs and risks, cash flows optimization, coverag e of foreign exchange exposures and country risks, internal controls, compliance with U.S. GAAP FAS 52/FAS133 and Sarbanes Oxley Act. Supervised a direct staff of six people. * Prevented $6 million in Foreign Exchange losses for Nortel Networks through th e implementation of foreign exchange policies in Latin America. * Saved $750,000 in financial taxes by optimizing cash management architecture i n Brazil. * Avoided $850,000 in Foreign Exchange losses by hedging Colombian peso risk for a special large transaction through a tailor made hedging strategy. Received Ex cellence Award. * Directed necessary changes in capital structures to ensure compliance with loc al thin capitalization rules and to take advantage of available tax benefits. * Succeeded in implementing two new Treasury systems region wise, centralizing t he approval of cash disbursements and all controls for the electronic access of bank 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 Col ombia 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 g lobal facilities. * Found creative alternatives for the issuance of Bid and Performance bonds for more than $100.0M in Colombia, Mexico and Argentina in spite of Nortel's global credit rating below investment grade. Ingram Micro Company, Miami, FL TREASURY DIRECTOR - LATIN AMERICA REGION 1998-2000 Coordinated treasury activities for five subsidiaries in Mexico, Brazil, Argenti na, Peru and Chile with total sales of $1 billion. Ensured company assets wer e 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 Mexico by implementing a treasury policy, including hedging for currency movements in Latin America. * Cut interest expenses $800,000 in Chile and Peru by optimizing its borrowing s trategy. * Prepared business analysis and due diligence for three major acquisitions in B razil, Argentina, and Mexico and made the recommendation for the funding structu re based on the analysis of local tax and legal regulations. * Negotiated new working capital borrowing lines for $50.8M with Scotia Bank and Bank Boston through the development of regional relationships. The Gillette Company, San Juan, Puerto Rico FINANCE MANAGER - CENTRAL AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN REGION 1996-1998 Recruited by The Gillette Company to manage the financial performance of six sub sidiaries in Central America and the Caribbean region, including manufacturing p lants in Guatemala and Puerto Rico producing over $100 million in sales per year . Developed and implemented strategic business plans. Handled Treasury and Acc ounting areas. Responsible for internal controls, credit analysis and collection s. Prepared financial statements and provided leadership to six controllers and a seven-member staff. * Drove a 25% increase in profits and a 17% improvement in return on assets in t wo years.

* Led the financial analysis, due diligence, and administrative integration of T he Duracell company acquisition in five countries while at the same time effecti vely 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 Pana ma resulting in income tax savings for more than $1 Million per year.

Hewlett Packard Company, Miami, FL FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER - LATIN AMERICA 1990 -1996 Served as a financial manager for a $1 billion area with two manufacturing divis ions in Mexico and Brazil. Major subsidiaries were located in Mexico, Brazil, Ar gentina and Venezuela. Responsible for Treasury, Credit and financial planning. Income tax strategy coordination, funding to subsidiaries and FX exposure protec tion. Translation of financial statements as per U.S. GAAP and the forecasting a nd targeting process. * Precluded exchange losses totaling more than $10 million through adequate hedg ing of exposure. * Capital infusion at HP Venezuela resulted in tax savings for about $1.0M from optimization of tax credits on local Net Operating Loss plus a stronger position to compete at public bids and compliance with local thin capitalization rules. * Coordinated the issuance of USD Commercial Paper for $80.0M in Brazil with ann ual 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 c ustomer negotiations and the implementation of inventory adjustment programs. * Played a key role in increasing sales by approximately $100.0Million by establ ishing financial programs for clients in Brazil, Mexico, and Venezuela.

EDUCATION MS Taxation - International June 2011 Nova Southeastern University -Davie, Florida , B.S. in Economics/Financial Management March, 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), .