Mr. Francisco Bergaz

Board Member Spotlight

Mr. Francisco A. Bergaz is the managing director of the Miami-based Bekun LLC and Bervest LLC investment companies. Bergaz worked for 15 years in the spirits and food industries, leading the export division at Quirch Foods to double-digit annual growth. He oversaw expansion of the Panamei Brand, as well as Chiquita.

Born in Spain and raised there and Miami, Bergaz served on the Bacardi Limited board for the past four years and previously helped manage many of its brands in Europe. He is also on the board for The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation. He attended Fordham Business School in New York City, and he and his family split their time between Miami and coastal South Carolina. Bergaz said he is pleased to have the opportunity to serve on the Foundation Board.