SkyPostal Networks, Inc., (SKPN.OB), the biggest private mail network in Latin America, got to be that way by faithfully obeying the first rule of business (and the first rule of their mission statement): Listen to your customers, know your market.
SkyPostal’s primary market is Latin America, and they know it. Combine that with an in-depth knowledge of mail delivery, based upon over 100 years of combined management-team experience, and it helps explain why SkyPostal (www.SkyPostal.com) consistently beats its competitors and even government delivery services in cost and efficiency, offering a delivery success rate approaching 100%.
At the top of that management team is President and CEO Albert P. Hernandez. Born in Havana, with over 40 years of mail and delivery service experience, Hernandez is considered a pioneer in the development of mail delivery service in Latin America. Hernandez immigrated to the U.S., where he received a BBA in Accounting and an MBA in Marketing. He opened his first operation in Venezuela in 1972. In 1978 he started and ran Choice Delivery Systems, a U.S.-based messenger service operating in 40 states. In 1985 he became president of Sky Courier International, taking over as Chief Operating Officer of Sky Courier Network in 1986. Sky Courier was sold to Airborne Express in 1988.
In that same year, Hernandez started SkyNet Worldwide Express, later sold to Lan Chile Airlines. In 2002, he founded SkyPostal, in partnership with Lan Chile Airlines, and later purchased their part of the company. SkyPostal, based in Miami, now serves 20 major countries in Latin America, delivering 38 million pieces of mail each month. In spite of the inevitable challenges brought on by growth, his focus remains to offer the best time-defined mail delivery available.
Helping in that effort is A.J. Hernandez, Chief Operating Officer, and the CEO’s son. Between 1993 and 2001, A.J. Hernandez developed SkyBox Services in Latin America, an address service allowing Latin American residents to receive mail and purchases via a warehouse facility in Miami. Later he co-founded SkyPostal with his father and Lan Chile Airlines, and has remained with SkyPostal, where he is responsible for all international operations, negotiating all service provider agreements in the LAC region. A.J. Hernandez has a BBA in Marketing and an MBA in International Business.
Another mail distribution heavyweight is Michael J. Knorr, Executive Vice President. Knorr was the Executive Vice President of Swiss Post International (USA), Inc., where he directed all North American business operations for the company. Earlier he held senior level positions for Express Messenger Systems out of Phoenix, a 2000-employee express transportation company, and at mail giant TNT Express Worldwide.
Extensive technology support is provided by Bert Herrera, Vice President of Technology. Herrera brings over 10 years of web application and ecommerce experience, and was a team leader in several Latin American projects. He’s able to produce and manage high-end technological solutions with an international focus. Technology is one of the key tools SkyPostal has used to remain on top.
Rounding out the management team is Chris Weber, European Director, with over 25 years of mail and courier experience. Based in London, he provides a key link to European sales and service, a major element of SkyPostal’s success.
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