Al Otero


Al is the Executive Director of the Broward County, Florida Chamber of Commerce.  Al has over 14 years experience in the development and operations of Chambers of Commerce and serves as International Director for the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.  

An experienced professional, Al has over 20 years experience in sales, marketing, business development, management and ownership of small businesses.  Al Otero is recognized as a Global Marketing Expert. 


Affiliations
 
• Executive Board Member, Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Vice Chair, Strategic Alliance Partners, International Business Council of Florida
• Advisory Board Member, Latin Business Club of America
• Advisory Board Member, Florida Foreign Trade Association
• Advisory Board Member, International Swimming Hall of Fame
• Advisor, Hispanic Unity of Florida
• Chairman of Advisory Board, Bolivian Business Council of America
• Chair of Advisory Board, Latin CEO International
• Member, Editorial Board of In Focus Magazine
• Board Member, Ms. Latina International Beauty Pageant
• Member, Sister Cities International, Ft. Lauderdale
• Past Board Member, World Trade Center Ft. Lauderdale
• Founding President, South Florida International Chamber of Commerce
• Co-founder, Miami Christian Chamber of Commerce
• Founder, American Chamber of Christians in Business
• Past Board of Trustees Member, South Florida Bible College

Recognitions

Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Broward County
November, 2008 “Hispanic Business Leaders Award”

Broward County, Florida Hispanic Bar Association
October, 2008 “Hispanic Leaders Award” for years of continued service to the Business Community in South Florida

Portada Magazine
July, 2008 “Business Organization Empowering Hispanics in South Florida” Leadership Award

Empresarios Magazine
April, 2007 “South Florida Hispanic Business Organization Leaders”

In Focus Magazine
October, 2006 “Executive Champion of the Year Award”

In Focus Magazine
November, 2005 “Multi Cultural Organizational Leadership Award”

Melgar, Colombia
September, 2005 “Key to the City” for bringing the first U.S. tourism mission to the city

Carmen de Apicala, Colombia
September, 2005 “Key to the City” for bringing the first U.S. tourism mission to the city

In Focus Magazine
2004 “Hispanic Achievers Award”

Ms. Latina International Pageant
2004 “Man of the Year” for the contributions to furthering education for Young Hispanic Women

Cronos Magazine
May, 2002 “Movers and Shakers” of the Hispanic Community in Broward

Greater Ft. Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau & Cronos Magazine
August, 2002 “Top Hispanic Leaders in Broward County”

Main Speaker at Seminars on the “Exchange of Commerce between Colombia and U.S.” held September, 2001 in Bogotá, Colombia to 1,000 business leaders and in October 2003 in Medellin and Bogotá, Colombia.

Languages

English and Spanish

Areas of Expertise

 

To hire Al Otero, contact

 MSTS directly, 786-554-0312.