FedEx Express, the world's largest express transportation company and global logistics solutions provider, is pleased to announce that Juan N. Cento, President of the FedEx Express Latin America and Caribbean Division, was recently named one of the 50 most powerful Hispanics in business and technology by Hispanic Engineer & Information Technology magazine.
The nation's oldest Hispanic technology magazine, Hispanic Engineer & Information Technology conducted its fifth annual survey of the country's most powerful Hispanics, including those in the ranks of government, the not-for-profit sector, and Corporate America. Selected from hundreds of submissions, the final 50 represent Hispanics working in business and technology and who have made outstanding contributions to the industry and their communities.
Cento was also recently named one of the 101 most influential people by South Florida CEO magazine. The premiere business magazine of the South Florida community recognized cutting-edge thinkers and leaders in South Florida's international business community in its April 2003 issue.
"Juan is a highly accomplished, forward-thinking professional, who has demonstrated vision, hard work, and perseverance throughout his 14 years at FedEx," said Michael L. Ducker, Executive Vice President, International of FedEx Express. "He has successfully led the Latin America and Caribbean Division of FedEx through a period of unparalleled growth and become a powerful role model for all Hispanics. His career demonstrates a road map to success that others should strive to follow."
Cento maintains overall responsibility for the FedEx Express Latin America and Caribbean Division, which includes more than 3,000 employees and encompasses more than 50 countries and territories. His primary focus is magnifying the FedEx Express presence in Latin America and integrating this region into the dynamic FedEx global network that services more than 210 countries worldwide.
Cento is actively involved in several non-profit and community organizations, and leads the FedEx team in supporting the International Kids Fund (IKF), a unique philanthropic organization that raises funds to cover the costs of life-saving, critical and urgent medical treatment for disadvantaged children from Latin America and the Caribbean. Cento was appointed Chairman of the Board for the IKF in 2002.
Cento's additional community support is extensive.
ﾷ As a member of the Executive Committee for the National Hispanic Corporate Achievers Association, Cento has been instrumental in positioning the Hispanic business community as well as the younger Hispanic generations for future success.
ﾷ He continues to work with the United Way as a member and served as Miami-Dade Pacesetter's Co-Chair for 2001.
ﾷ Cento is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Beacon Council, the Juvenile Diabetes Association, the International Disaster Relief Advisory Board, and The World Trade Center Miami.
ﾷ Board of Trustees for the FTAA – Chairman of the S. Florida Chapter and Co-Chair for the FTAA fundraising committee.
About FedEx Express
FedEx Express Latin America & Caribbean Division services more than 50 countries and territories throughout Latin America and the Caribbean and employs more than 3,000 people committed to total customer satisfaction each business day.
FedEx Express connects areas that generate 90% of the world's gross domestic product in 24-48 hours with door-to-door, customs-cleared service and a money-back guarantee. The company's unmatched air route authorities and infrastructure make it the world's largest express transportation company, providing fast, reliable and time-definite transportation of more than 3.1 million items to more than 210 countries each working day. FedEx employs approximately 140,000 employees and has more than 56,600 drop-off locations, 649 aircraft and more than 44,000 vehicles in its integrated global network.
