SIMON LIBRATI
CEO FUSION MIAMI GROUP
HOLDING A BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS WITH A MAJOR IN BUSINESS FROM CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, SIMON'S ACADEMIC BACKGROUND LAID THE GROUNDWORK FOR HIS ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER IN FINANCE. THIS EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY WAS NOT ONLY ABOUT ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE BUT ALSO ABOUT HONING THE ANALYTICAL SKILLS CRUCIAL FOR NAVIGATING THE COMPLEX WORLD OF TRADING AND INVESTMENTS
Beyond his degree, Simon's commitment to professional excellence is evidenced by his acquisition of several key licenses and certifications. His completion of the Canadian Securities Course and his certification as a Financial Analyst are particularly noteworthy, providing him with a deep understanding of market operations and financial analysis. Furthermore, his licensure as an advisor and manager for options trading showcases his expertise in a specialized and critical area of finance, emphasizing his proficiency in navigating high-stakes trading environments.
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Simon's professional journey is marked by significant milestones beyond founding the world's largest trading firm. As the owner of World Trade Financial Group and Clearpool Group, he demonstrated unparalleled leadership and vision, driving these entities to remarkable successes. His role in selling Clearpool Group to the Bank of Montreal highlights his acumen in recognizing and seizing strategic opportunities for growth and exit.
Moreover, Simon's skills extend beyond finance into realms like real estate investment and development, interior design, and clothing design. These ventures demonstrate his versatile talent and entrepreneurial spirit, underscoring his ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities across various sectors.
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Simon Librati's educational background from Concordia University, combined with his extensive professional credentials and diverse achievements, paints the picture of a visionary leader. His journey reflects a relentless pursuit of excellence, innovation, and strategic growth, marking him as a distinguished figure in the world of finance and beyond.
Barron Meade
Operations MBYC
Operational Excellence Executive
A Detroit area native, and long-time auto and maritime industry insider, Barron has invested in and operated several award-winning dealerships representing Lamborghini, Lexus, Toyota, Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram. He is also an accomplished yachtsman competing and winning several national and international sailing titles such as the Canada’s Cup, Chicago to Mackinac and Sydney to Hobart.
He is considered a subject matter expert (SME) in the Anticipatory Hospitality, Digital CX, Social Media and rapidly evolving future transportation arenas.
Recently, Barron’s industry credibility and civic involvement, culminated in his appointment as President of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association and Chairman of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), one of the most attended and prestigious auto shows in the world, and one of the largest media events in North America. In recognition of his years of outstanding industry service, Barron was named Chairman Emeritus of the NAIAS.
He has also been an active CX In-Store Retail Consultant for JD Power, Mercedes Benz, Stellantis, MasTec Evi and Jackson Dawson.
Barron received his BSBA in Finance from the University of Denver. Additionally, Barron is a graduate of the NADA Dealer Candidate Academy. Barron also holds his USCG 100 GT Masters License. He and his son Drew now reside in Miami, Florida.
