Focus on Antonio Fernandez – Improving Bottom Line Performance

Antonio Fernandez

Antonio is one of the original members of the ISS team. He brings a wealth of domestic and international financial expertise to ISS clients. With over 38 years of financial contributions he has proven to be an extremely organized and analytically driven problem solver. Time and again Antonio has been able to apply his financial acumen to complex problems resulting in improved bottom line performance. He has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status.

Antonio spent 15 years with E.I. DuPont de Nemours Co. Mexico a chemical, mining and explosives manufacturing business. During his tenure he held positions as Accounting and Tax Manager, Treasury Manager, Strategic Planning Manager, Director of Finance and Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the mining operation.

During the last 10 years of his career he was Co- Owner and CEO of the Carbel Group-Mexico a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company. In his leadership role he established commercial joint ventures with Korean and Japanese pharmaceutical companies introducing new biological product lines for sale to the Government Health Authority. Antonio divested his position to a local Mexican management group when he decided to return to the United States.

In 2007 Antonio took over the CFO duties for Marks Engineering and Construction where he directs and oversees all financial and administrative activities of this start up company.

Antonio’s leadership style is one of inclusion and personal growth for his constituents. He believes in the value of individuals and the fact that all to often only a small portion of their ability is tapped. He is acutely aware of the singular importance of a financially healthy organization for job security, growth and competitive ability.

Antonio resides in The Woodlands in Houston Texas with his wife Grace who is an accomplished artist and graduate of the Academia Nacional de San Carlos School of Art. They have 2 children, Grace and her husband Stacey, and Tony who works for DeBeers Diamonds.