Management Team

Claudio Osorio is the Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of InnoVida Holdings, LLC. Claudio got his start in 1977, when he founded a sporting goods and wholesale company in his hometown, Caracas, Venezuela. After successfully selling his company, his vision turned towards the computer industry and started CHS Electronics, Inc. in 1983. As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CHS became the third largest computer distribution company in the world, with revenues of $8.7 billion. In 1997, CHS was ranked #189 on the Fortune 500. In 1997, Claudio was honored with the "Entrepreneur of the Year" award given by Ernest & Young, NASDAQ, Citibank, Sprint and USA Today. In 1997, 1998 & 1999, Computer Reseller News (CRN) named Claudio one of the "Top 25 Executives in the Computer Industry". He was also ranked amongst the "Top 20 US Business Visionaries" by World Trade Magazine, in 1997.

In the last 15 years, Claudio and his wife, Amarilis have been involved in different philanthropic activities in the USA and internationally. They funded and operated orphanages and day care centers in Russia, Uganda, Venezuela and Dominican Republic. They are also involved as trustees with Community Partnership for Homeless, Miami Science Museum, Big Brothers Big Sisters and The Gloria Estefan Foundation, among others. In 2008 they created "A House For You", a not-for-profit organization that provides shelter to unprivileged people internationally.
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Claudio Osorio is the Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of InnoVida Holdings, LLC. Claudio got his start in 1977, when he founded a sporting goods and wholesale company in his hometown, Caracas, Venezuela. After successfully selling his company, his vision turned towards the computer industry and started CHS Electronics, Inc. in 1983. As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CHS became the third largest computer distribution company in the world, with revenues of $8.7 billion. In... More >>

Andrés Duany is a founding principal at Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company (DPZ). DPZ is widely recognized as a leader of the New Urbanism, an international movement that seeks to end suburban sprawl and urban disinvestment. In the years since the firm first received recognition for the design of Seaside, Florida, in 1980, DPZ has completed designs for close to 300 new towns, regional plans, and community revitalization projects. This work has exerted a significant influence on the practice and direction of urban planning and development in the United States and abroad.
The firm's method of integrating planning with accompanying design codes is being applied in towns and cities for sites ranging from 10 to over 500,000 acres throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. DPZ has received numerous awards, including two State of Florida Governor's Urban Design Awards for Excellence. Seaside has been documented in over 800 articles and books and was described by Time Magazine as "the most astounding design achievement of its era." The projects of Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company have focused international attention on urbanism and its postwar decline. DPZ was instrumental in the creation of the Traditional Neighborhood Development Ordinance (TND), a prescription for pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use, compact urban growth, which has been incorporated into the zoning codes of municipalities across the country. The firm has developed a comprehensive municipal zoning ordinance called the SmartCode, prescribing appropriate urban arrangement for all uses and all densities.
Andrés Duany has delivered hundreds of lectures and seminars, addressing architects, planning groups, university students, and the general public. His recent publications include The New Civic Art and Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream. He is a founder of the Congress for the New Urbanism, where he continues to serve on the Board of Directors. Established in 1993 with the mission of reforming urban growth patterns, the Congress has been characterized by The New York Times as "the most important collective architectural movement in the United States in the past fifty years."
Andrés received his undergraduate degree in architecture and urban planning from Princeton University, and after a year of study at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris, he received a master's degree in architecture from the Yale School of Architecture. He has been awarded several honorary doctorates, the Brandeis Award for Architecture, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Medal of Architecture from the University of Virginia, the Vincent J. Scully Prize for exemplary practice and scholarship in architecture and urban design from the National Building Museum, and the Seaside Prize for contributions to community planning and design from the Seaside Institute.
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Andrés Duany is a founding principal at Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company (DPZ). DPZ is widely recognized as a leader of the New Urbanism, an international movement that seeks to end suburban sprawl and urban disinvestment. In the years since the firm first received recognition for the design of Seaside, Florida, in 1980, DPZ has completed designs for close to 300 new towns, regional plans, and community revitalization projects. This work has exerted a significant influence on the practice and direction... More >>

Mr. Toll graduated with Bachelors and Masters degrees from the Wharton school of the University of Pennsylvania. He obtained his CPA certificate, joined Deloitte & Touche and became an audit partner. In 1994, he retired from Deloitte and became the CFO of a publicly traded multinational computer distributor. In 2000, he became the CFO of a privately held tour operator. In 2004 he became the CFO of a company specializing in hard equity mortgage loans. In December 2007, he joined InnoVida as the Chief Financial Officer.

Walter Rest is Innovida’s Vice President of Worldwide Business Development where he is responsible for shaping, reviewing, approving and deploying InnoVida’s corporate vision, strategy and performance targets. He has a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Simon Bolivar, Caracas, Venezuela and a Masters degree in Engineering Management from the University of Southern California. He spent 8 years as VP of Operations for a Heat Exchanger manufacturing facility in California. He sold his interest in the company and moved to Mexico for 4 years where he applied his entrepreneurial skills in setting up a successful business in the Food Service industry. He has spent the last 14 years managing international sales of equipment and components for automotive engine cooling and A/C systems, through his Miami firm. Mr. Rest extensive experience in handling foreign clients, his commitment to professionalism and his no non sense type of approach to tackle the new challenges provided by our increasing global footprint has proven invaluable to the organization.
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Walter Rest is Innovida’s Vice President of Worldwide Business Development where he is responsible for shaping, reviewing, approving and deploying InnoVida’s corporate vision, strategy and performance targets. He has a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Simon Bolivar, Caracas, Venezuela and a Masters degree in Engineering Management from the University of Southern California. He spent 8 years as VP of Operations for a Heat Exchanger manufacturing facility in California.... More >>

Mr. Machado graduated with Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering from the Universidad Simon Bolivar-Caracas-Venezuela. He joined Petroquimica de Venezuela S.A (PEQUIVEN)a subsidiary of Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) and became Plant Manager. In 1987, he retired from PEQUIVEN and became Project Manager of different privates Chemicals companies in Venezuela. In 2003, he joined PEQUIVEN as a Project Leader of the largest Fertilizer expansion in Venezuela, and became the General Manager of Moron Fertilizers Complex. Miguel has been with the InnoVida team since 2007.

Education profile: In 1987, Amarilis graduated from Universidad Metropolitana in Caracas with a Science Degree in Systems Engineering (Major in Artificial Intelligence and a minor in Civil Engineering). She graduated with honors at 21 years old, being the first in her class.
In 1989, she completed her education with a Masters Degree in Business Administration at Universidad Catolica, Caracas.
In 1985, she graduated from the Conservatory of Music Juan Miguel Olivares in Caracas. Instrument Piano.
Amarilis is multi lingual; fluent English and Spanish and conversant German and French.
She has lived in Venezuela, Germany, Switzerland and the USA.

Career profile: At the age of 22, Amarilis created a consultant company with more than 40 employees in her hometown Caracas, developing Artificial Intelligence software for more than 50 companies in Venezuela and Europe.
From 1987 to 1989 she taught Artificial Intelligence at the Computer Science School of University Metropolitana, Caracas.
In 1994 she joined CHS Electronics as the MIS Director of a Fortune 500 company, with offices in more than 30 countries.
In 1999 she founded CHS Cares, a non-profit Organization.
In 2005, she co-founded InnoVida Holdings. She is running their US Operation and is the World Wide Vice-President.
She is also the Chairman and President of InnoVida’s non-profit Organization, A House for You.
InnoVida manufactures state-of-the-art all composite construction materials, with operations in Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East, North and Latin America.

Community involvement: She has founded orphanages and day care centers in many countries including Uganda, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, India, and Russia.
During the last 10 years she has been a trustee of different non-profit organizations; Community Partnership for Homeless, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Barry University – School of Business, Miami Country day School, Cushman School, Miami Science Museum, Innovida Foundation, i2 Foundation.
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Education profile: In 1987, Amarilis graduated from Universidad Metropolitana in Caracas with a Science Degree in Systems Engineering (Major in Artificial Intelligence and a minor in Civil Engineering). She graduated with honors at 21 years old, being the first in her class.
In 1989, she completed... More >>

Herb Margolis, is a lifelong resident of South Florida, educated with B.A. Degree from the University of Central Florida and has a long history of business experience first as CEO and Founder of his well known sporting goods business for 26 years that included a retail chain of 6 stores, an import export company, and a scuba diving manufacturing company with domestic and export sales throughout the Caribbean and South America. Mr. Margolis also has acted as merchandising consultant for Don King Productions and operations director for Jared M. Custom Clothing. In 1999, Mr. Margolis was one of the founders of Globaltron Communications Corp. and served as Sr. Vice President when the company went public on first as GBCP, then later renamed to Phone 1 (PHGW). Mr. Margolis has been with InnoVida since January, 2007.
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Herb Margolis, is a lifelong resident of South Florida, educated with B.A. Degree from the University of Central Florida and has a long history of business experience first as CEO and Founder of his well known sporting goods business for 26 years that included a retail chain of 6 stores, an import export company, and a scuba diving manufacturing company with domestic and export sales throughout the Caribbean and South America. Mr. Margolis also has acted as merchandising consultant for Don King... More >>

Mario Sanchez is the Vice President of Construction Operations for InnoVida. Mario has over 20 years of construction experience, multi project management and real estate development. After finishing grad school for Architecture in 1986, he immediately entered the construction industry. He has worked on everything from simple interior build outs to large scale housing developments to large mixed use infill projects over a million square feet. He is responsible for the construction and development process in multiple and regions throughout the globe.

Machhour is the Chief Executive Officer of InnoVida Middle East, Ltd., the company that set up the first operating InnoVida factory. He was instrumental in fine tuning the factory operation and the construction process to bring the InnoVida material to actual building projects. Under Machhour’s direction IMEL has been responsible for building the Tameer project (a 20,000 sq ft office building) , worker housing accommodations, the Emaar Project (1,800 sq ft home development), the Sorouh Villas Project (6,000 villas, approx 3,600 sq ft each) and several more. InnoVida Middle East employs several hundred workers ranging including factory workers, construction workers, engineers, architects and technicians. IMEL has operations in several Emirates within the UAE and Machhour has recently been given operational responsibility for the operations in Oman.

Machhour was born in Lebanon and completed his college education in the United States. For several years he was working with a member of Dubai’s ruling family and for the last 8 years he has been working in real estate in Dubai. Through other members of his family he owns a part of a jewelry operation and other business interests in the UAE.
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Machhour is the Chief Executive Officer of InnoVida Middle East, Ltd., the company that set up the first operating InnoVida factory. He was instrumental in fine tuning the factory operation and the construction process to bring the InnoVida material to actual building projects. Under Machhour’s direction IMEL has been responsible for building the Tameer project (a 20,000 sq ft office building) , worker housing accommodations, the Emaar Project (1,800 sq ft home development), the Sorouh Villas Project (6,000 villas, approx 3,600 sq ft... More >>

Toufik Baymout, Head of Engineering & Construction Department, Innovida Middle East Limited, graduated in civil engineering from the University of Science & Technology, Algeria. He has more than 12 years experience in Engineering & Construction Industry. In United Arab Emirates, he has been associated with projects related to well known and established companies like EMAAR, DEWA, Dubai Holding etc. DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre), Emirates Hills, and The Meadows are well known projects he has contributed towards in the past. At Innovida, Toufik has been instrumental in the successful designing, construction, completion and hand over of projects including TAMEER, SOROUH, UAE Presidential Palace.
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Toufik Baymout, Head of Engineering & Construction Department, Innovida Middle East Limited, graduated in civil engineering from the University of Science & Technology, Algeria. He has more than 12 years experience in Engineering & Construction Industry. In United Arab Emirates, he has been associated with projects related to well known and established companies like EMAAR, DEWA, Dubai Holding etc.... More >>

Nizar Ghoussainy graduated as a top student from Beirut Arab University, at the Department of Structures and Material Engineering. He has worked for several reputable Consultancy and Contracting firms in Lebanon, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, designing and planning the construction of a number of steel, concrete and precast concrete structures. He has contributed to a number of major projects in the Middle East region covering residential, bridges, and infrastructure. Projects include Dubai International Airport (Terminal 3-DCA), Golf Towers (EEMAR), Labor Camps (DIP), Highway Dualization (MOT-K.S.A.), Sanitary Networks and Treatment Plants (MOEW- K.S.A). At InnoVida, Nizar is leading the Structural Research and Development Program, as well as contributing towards the structural and environmental design, development and enhancement of InnoVida Composite Materials and the Sandwich Construction System.
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Nizar Ghoussainy graduated as a top student from Beirut Arab University, at the Department of Structures and Material Engineering. He has worked for several reputable Consultancy and Contracting firms in Lebanon, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, designing and planning the construction of a number of steel, concrete and precast concrete structures. He has contributed to a number of major projects in the Middle East region covering residential, bridges, and infrastructure. Projects...More >>

Andy Chen is the son of the late, Mr. Y.C. Chen who was chairman of China's Banking Association and later founded the Bank of Canton and co-founded the Bangkok Metropolitan Bank. Andy was educated in the United States and began his career during the Nixon Administration where he organized minister level trade mission from China to the U.S. His work opened up China to Fortune 500 companies and his relationship with such entities eventually evolved into investment banking and capital market building activities. Recently Andy focuses on commodity trading, mergers & acquisitons and special environmental friendly projects, fund raising as well as looking after family interests.
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Andy Chen is the son of the late, Mr. Y.C. Chen who was chairman of China's Banking Association and later founded the Bank of Canton and co-founded the Bangkok Metropolitan Bank. Andy was educated in the United States and began his career during the Nixon Administration where he organized minister level trade mission from China to the U.S. His work opened up China to Fortune 500 companies and his relationship with such entities eventually evolved into investment banking and capital market building...More >>

Dr. Xiao Ping graduated from Shandong Medical University and had a 20 year medical career specializing in internal medicine at the famous Great Wall Hospital in Beijing China. For the next 6 years Dr Xiao Ping took on corporate responsiblities as a Vice President for two large international corporations. She was the VP for marketing and Sales for a US Fortune 500 company and from there moved to a top ten French company as a VP for Prodcution, Quality Control, Finance and Purchasing, among other areas. She supervied over 700 employees. Since 2000 Dr. Xiao Ping has been the CEO of the Hainan branch of the Red Cross. Here her focus has been on emergency relief programs, fund raising and environmental projects. Her favorite project is finding ways to lower the cost of proven medicine by manufacturing the medications in China so even the poor can benefit.
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Dr. Xiao Ping graduated from Shandong Medical University and had a 20 year medical career specializing in internal medicine at the famous Great Wall Hospital in Beijing China. For the next 6 years Dr Xiao Ping took on corporate responsiblities as a Vice President for two large international corporations. She was the VP for marketing and Sales for a US Fortune 500 company and from there moved to a top ten French company as a VP for Prodcution, Quality Control, Finance and Purchasing, among other...More >>

For over 20 years, Nelson Moran has developed his skills as an entrepreneur operating and managing companies in IT projects in Venezuela and Latin america, positioning them as leaders in the High tech business. He has supervised over 1,000 direct jobs, earning the reputation of one of the most effective managers in the Country. He is the founder, Chairman and CEO of Traidmor Group (AKA Corporacion Traidmor)
In 2007, Nelson joined InnoVida as the President and General Director of InnoVida Venezuela.
He has a Bachelor Degree in Business and a Master Degree in Business Administration from the "Instituto de Estudios Superiores, IESA", in Caracas. He is fluent in Spanish and English.
Nelson is an avid Domino Player and has represented his Country in many opportunities in International Domino & Bridge Tournaments, Including the Domino World Cup (6 times).
He wrote a book and different articles about the Domino Game and created his own theory of the game known as Milennium System, which is internationally recognized by experts of this game.
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For over 20 years, Nelson Moran has developed his skills as an entrepreneur operating and managing companies in IT projects in Venezuela and Latin america, positioning them as leaders in the High tech business. He has supervised over 1,000 direct jobs, earning the reputation of one of the most effective managers in the Country. He is the founder, Chairman and CEO of Traidmor Group (AKA Corporacion...More >>