Fernando Antonio Wadskier

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Fernando Antonio Wadskier, Director, Western Trading LLC and Grand Bay Corp.

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My name  Fernando A Wadskier, a remarkable personality and eminent expert in the paper industry. Born in Valencia, Venezuela, and equipped with a college degree in International Business, Fernando brings with him an impressive 32 years of profound experience in all kinds of paper-related businesses.  Fernando's journey began at a tissue paper mill in Venezuela, where he was in charge of sales and logistics for export markets of tissue parent rolls and finished products. During his first 8 years, he mastered various intricacies of the field, laying a robust foundation for his prosperous career.  He then joined Georgia Pacific, serving as the Director of Latin America. Under his exemplary leadership, the company witnessed a tenfold increase in sales, growing from 9,000 tons per year to an astounding 90,000 tons in the Latin American market. His incredible achievements earned him prestigious accolades such as Trader of the Year and the Presidential Circle Award.  Presently, Fernando is a top executive at Grand Bay Company, the largest tissue producer in Central and the northern part of South America. As the Director of International and Corporate Business, he is instrumental in developing corporate contracts for a myriad of paper products, including Virgin Pulp and Waste Paper for Grand Bay Corp and Western Trading LLC, located in Miami, Florida.  Fernando is not just a businessman; he is a mentor and a great team player. His knack for developing talent has consistently elevated businesses to new and higher levels. A family man and a father of five boys, he takes pride in the fact that two of them are already following in his footsteps, marking the third generation of Wadskiers in the paper industry.  In his current role, Fernando's vision, dedication, and unmatched expertise continue to be an inspiration and driving force in the industry.