'The addition of Manny to our team meaningfully extends our business capabilities beyond our core commercial real estate expertise,' said Signorello. 'His deep international logistics experience, knowledge of the end-to-end supply chain and strong business relationships throughout Latin America will prove invaluable as we look to offer customers a scalable, integrated real estate and logistics service offering to help customers move their goods in and out of South Florida more efficiently.'
According to Signorello, Fernandez will provide expert input into the design, layout and component mix of Flagler developments that will be necessary to create the most functional and efficient operating environment for users, many of which will be logistics companies. Among Fernandez's key priorities will be the successful design, development and operation of the South Florida Logistics Center'Flagler's one-of-a-kind, world-class logistics hub to be developed at the Hialeah Rail Yard site. Through the Logistics Center, Flagler looks to provide unparalleled worldwide access via all transportation modes, including the Florida East Coast Railway's railroad, ocean liner, airliner and trucks.
'You can't have an optimally functioning supply chain without the right real estate solution in the mix,' remarked Fernandez on the synergies between the real estate and logistics business lines. 'By leveraging Flagler's real estate resources and know-how, we'll be able to offer clients a comprehensive and customized real estate and logistics solution in one package.'
Fernandez brings to Flagler more than three decades of experience in supply chain and global logistics with a deep understanding of multimodal transportation, supply chain management, warehousing and ocean/air forwarding. He has held a number of escalating senior positions with many of the world's leading international logistics companies, including DHL Express (USA), Inc., APL LTD. and CSX Corporation. He most recently served as Senior Vice President with International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI)'a global container terminal management company. He was responsible for all of the company's activities in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Fernandez holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Florida International University.
