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Juan N. Cento has served as the Regional President of FedEx Express Latin America and Caribbean Division since 2000. As part of his role with the company, Mr. Cento manages a staff of over 17,000 employees in more than 50 countries and territories. Cento is also personally responsible for the region’s integration into the FedEx global network.
Cento’s career with FedEx began in 1989 during a merger with Flying Tigers Line. He was promoted to managing director for South and Central America, and was later made vice president of Mexico and Central America as well.
Cento’s incredible contributions to the company and general outstanding work have made him worthy of numerous awards and honors. He was listed among the 50 Most Powerful Hispanics by Hispanic Engineer & Information Technology Magazine, while the South Floride CEO Magazine named him one of the 100 Most Influential People in South Florida. Other awards include the Corporate Generosity Leadership Award, the Excellence Award, Florida’s International Achievement Award and the International Air Cargo Achivement Award.