MANAGEMENT GROUP INVESTORS

Founded by distinguished entrepreneur Dr. José A. Santana, MGI is a thriving Puerto Rican conglomerate that owns and manages a portfolio of affiliate companies committed to provide the finest service experience within the aviation ground support operations, industrial/retail food management and commercial real estate business.  Airport Aviation Services, Sky Caterers, Airport Shoppes and Cargo Service are longstanding leaders on their respective fields. Due to a resilient dedication to the highest standards in service, these companies have become trust and quality icons within the Caribbean region. A legacy fostered through bold achievements, creative genius and plain hard work.

MANAGEMENT GROUP INVESTORS, LLC with businesses at the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico; Santo Domingo's Las Américas (SDQ), Puerto Plata’s Gregorio Luperón (POP), and Samaná's Juan Bosh (AZS) International Airports in the Dominican Republic; promotes the social and economic development of the Caribbean zone through its valuable contributions to the aviation and food service community. Employing over 1,300 committed individuals - licensed aviation mechanics, ground support crews, food and beverage professionals and other administrative/technical specialists; MGI’s successful performance reflects the powerful combination of a knowledgeable and experienced workforce with an innovative value-oriented corporate culture.


MGI EXECUTIVE TEAM

Driven by a relentless passion to innovate and committed to continuously improve the overall performance of the affiliate companies, the Executive Team oversees MGI’s operations, provides strategic leadership, establishes corporate policies and implements the organizations’ general guidelines. This group of vastly experienced professionals is also entrusted with nourishing existing commercial relationships as well as fostering new business partnerships.


Dr. José A. Santana

CEO/Chairman

Distinguished entrepreneur with a 45-year business experience, Dr. José Santana founded Management Group Investors, LLC acquiring in 2016 all International Meal Company businesses in Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic; immediately empowering the rekindling of the affiliate companies’ operations. For over 20 years, Dr. Santana has successfully led Empresas Santana, a prominent Puerto Rican conglomerate, renowned for an enduring 65+-year leading presence in the Puerto Rican business landscape in areas, such as: aviation ground services, food service, commercial real estate, hotel administration, corporate meetings, social events, and casino management. In 2008 the conglomerate sold its airport operations to International Meal Company to focus on its hospitality endeavors. As of November 2015, Dr. Santana had boldly introduced two innovative hotel brands into the Puerto Rican hospitality scene: the environmentally friendly Wyndham Garden at Palmas del Mar and the chic urban-inspired TRYP by Wyndham Isla Verde.


José A. Algarín

President

Ingenious strategist and sagacious leader, José Algarín is a highly respected executive with a prolific 30-year professional career within the aviation, food service and tourism industries. Mr. Algarín establishes MGI’s goals, designs innovative strategies and encourages sound business investments, constantly raising the bar to progressively improve the overall performance of the business portfolio. Former Chief Mergers and Acquisitions Officer at International Meal Company (IMC) Global, Mr. Algarín managed a capital budget of approx. $200 million and swiftly commanded a robust expansion of IMC businesses in Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, México, Panama and United States. Prior to this assignment, he was CEO for IMC Caribbean and Central America operations. José Algarín has also been President of Empresas Santana, leading the conglomerate’s successful commercial diversification in the early 2000s. Mr. Algarín has been recognized by prestigious business associations in Puerto Rico with accolades, such as: 2006 Top Management Award - Association of Sales & Marketing Executives (SME) and 2007 Executive of the Year, awarded by both the SME and the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association.

Maricarmen Borges
Chief Administrative and Operations Officer

Executive of determined and intuitive leadership, Maricarmen Borges provides business forecasting insight to boost MGI’s business portfolio while improving the overall quality and financial efficiency of its operations. Mrs. Borges is a Certified Public Accountant with over twenty years of experience in the administration and finance fields, particularly focused on the food service, aviation and hospitality industries. Former Vice President of Aviation Operations as well as Senior Vice President of Empresas Santana, she had effectively overseen both, the conglomerate’s aviation ground support and hospitality operations in Puerto Rico. Mrs. Borges was recognized within the 2015 Caribbean Business Women to Watch for groundbreaking achievements; and twice this decade she has been honored as Executive of the Year – Service Sector (East Region) by the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association, in 2010 for her remarkable impact as Senior Vice President of Empresas Santana and in May 2017 due to outstanding overall business improvement results as MGI Officer.


Heriberto Negrón

Chief Financial Officer

Executive with a vast financial background in hospitality, casino and food service operations, Heriberto Negrón develops strategies to achieve MGI's financial goals, executes capital-raising plans, oversees budgets and manages the conglomerate’s investment portfolio. Mr. Negrón began his professional career in the prestigious international consulting firm Deloitte & Touche LLP where he acquired financial expertise in various business sectors, such as: commercial banking, government, food and beverage, lodging and aviation services. Later he joined Empresas Santana as Principal Controller of Hospitality Operations, promoted to Director of Finance and then appointed Administrative Vice President.