Jose Antonio Vegas (47, Venezuelan): Have a proven record of performance in international marketing, product line, project and general management. In-depth knowledge in key areas of international development of marketing channels, creative sales techniques with agents and distributors. Product introduction methods, and starting new business from the study phase to start up and operation. Domestic Sales (Venezuela): Motivated and trained distributor sales engineers to penetrate electric utility, construction and industrial markets in the most important regions of the country. Had direct sales responsibility for large accounts in the industrial, construction and utility markets. International Marketing: Managed sales and marketing efforts for power generation products sold within Latin America including the Caribbean and evaluated potential sales distributors and agents, as well as monitoring and motivating existing distribution channels. Maintained and developed personal contacts with key personnel of utility and industrial accounts in key countries. Coordinated financial packages with Eximbank, aid World bank and Commercial banks. General Management: Managed all phases of the development of an electrical transformer company from the study phase, to start up and operation, including plant construction, manufacturing and product introduction and marketing. Sucessful restructure of a natural gas distribution company. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Increased sales in Latin America power generation service market by 35% per year. Obtained the first order and largest order for the modernization and upgrade of steam turbine generators: Tacoa 5 and 6 (Electricidad de Caracas) and Palo Seco 3 and 4 Prepa Puerto Rico. US$ 16.5M.. Started and participated in the 5 year strategic plan of Turgenca. A very successful Cooperative Agreement between Westinghouse and Electricidad de Caracas for the power generation service market in Venezuela, 1993 US$ 6.5M. ASSOCIATIONS: Industrial Chamber of Caracas - President (1996-2000). Conindustria - Director. EDUCATION: Tulane University, New Orleans, LA: Mechanical Engineer (1974-1978). Organizational, Financial and Development Training Programs for Management – General Electric, Westinghouse and Electricidad de Caracas. LANGUAGES: Spanish and English. SPORTS: Triathlon, Swiming, Softball, Golf. BIRTHDATE: 11-05-55