Steve graciously hosted an executive presentation titled “Quick Rules for Mastering Spanish Fluency in a Global Community” for the Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce where I served as President. His invaluable language learning strategies and public speaking techniques should be packaged into a required course and offered by human resource departments throughout our South Florida region. His informative approach to explaining nuances in speech, coupled with the perfect injection of humor, greatly benefited guests seeking a more structural approach to learning Spanish. Steve’s professionalism and advanced knowledge of multicultural affairs make him a standout leader in the industry. I recommend his expertise to executives, corporations, and small business owners in search of the ideal coach or specialist.
Joyce Forcion
Giuseppe Girardo
– Founder & Former President MDT International, S.A. (Geneva, Switzerland)
I was introduced to Latin Nexus, LLC as a company that might assist MDT in identifying distribution channels for the launch of our pharmaceutical line in Brazil. Latin Nexus quickly produced several viable alternatives yet despite our companies working in close cooperation it took some 18 months to conclude a deal that had gotten derailed on more than one occasion owing to various factors beyond our control.
Nevertheless, through his continued perseverance and unwavering commitment, including his knowledge of different cultures, business practices and linguistic skills, he repeatedly was able get this deal back on track.
In my more than 40 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in many global markets, rarely I have seen someone show as much determination to bring to fruition such a difficult and challenging opportunity as did Latin Nexus in this instance. This accomplishment will no doubt be of great benefit to MDT in our business, and we indeed look forward to working with Latin Nexus in other markets
Giuseppe Girardo
Huey Min Ng
–VP Sales & Marketing, MDT International, S.A. (Geneva, Switzerland)
Steven has been and continues to be an excellent contribution to the business development to MDT. His international experience and communication skills have been invaluable in assisting us in our ongoing expansion. Steven is not only committed to bringing the projects he embarks on to fruition, moreover his vast knowledge has allowed MDT to mitigate tricky situations arising from different aspects – negotiation, registrations, sales and marketing strategies. I applaud him for his never-say-die yet pragmatic attitude and will easily and highly recommend him to anyone who has the opportunity to collaborate with him.
Huey Min Ng
Diego Guillen Carrillo
- Manager International, MDT International, S.A. (Geneva, Switzerland)
I have been working with Steven for the past 3 years opening Int'l markets in the orthopedics and diagnostics markets as part of my Career Development in the Latin American Region (LATAM). I must say that Steven has become a mentor to me. I have learned so much from his business expertise and advice which have led me to see the ortho and diagnostics market differently, in particular, his very effective approach in recognizing the pros and cons of different opportunities and critically understanding their dynamics and business potential. It is a pleasure to be in constant contact with Steven and to share ideas on making our product line a most targeted and profitable business.
Diego Guillen Carrillo
Joel Van Dusen
–Former Chairman of HGI, Industries (Boynton Beach, Fl.) and and Former Global Head of Large Corporates HSBC
I have worked with Steven over the last 3 years. Steve represents a business leader with experience across a multitude of cultures which make him relatively unique in the business world. His language skills are impressive with a working knowledge and fluency across 7 key languages. But more than his language skills, his seasoned business judgment makes him a good advisor, investor and board member for not only young growth companies but also larger companies.
Joel Van Dusen
Alvaro Clarke
– President ICR and Former Deputy Finance Minister - Chile
Steven is an international entrepreneur with wide experience across a range of industries and geographies. Steven’s strong facility with different languages, together with his business acumen, work ethic and ability to build rapport with people of diverse cultures, have enabled him to establish a strong partnership with the Surglobal team in Chile, where we are jointly driving businesses development opportunities both in Chile and other regional markets.
Alvaro Clarke
Mick Seghal
– Former Chairman of LinkMedicus and International Entrepreneur (USA)
Steve's contribution to the launch of LinkMedicus was phenomenal. LinkMedicus is an innovative technology platform that instantly and safely connects physicians and health care entities together across the globe. Steve's understanding of the global pharma marketplace, deep understanding of local cultures, linguistic and negotiation skills were the basis for our success.
Mick Seghal
Gary Peterson
– President, Lux Global Partners (USA)
Steve's professional acumen and ethical approach to business is beyond reproach, His phenomenal linguistic versatility is quite valuable as it really aids him in developing strategic initiatives in global markets. Steve not only has the experience in putting together business solutions in various economies, but he has the drive and fortitude to see them to successful completion. Steve is an influential, trusted advisor that always delivers.
Gary Peterson
