ELITE - Key Persons


Claudia Pinzon

Master in International Business at Tokai University, Tokyo, Japan, specializing in international marketing strategies, Ms. Pinzon has been responsible for the development and implementation of export projects, market penetration studies and leading complex business development opportunities from the prospecting phase to integration, between EE. UU. and Latin American markets. She has advised several commercial expansion and development projects. This vast experience in international investment projects is now dedicated to Consulting Real Estate investments in the US.

Fernando Leal

Born and raised in the beautiful country of Brazil, Fernando made the move to the United States to attend the graduate program at the University of Michigan and received his degree in Business Administration. Sales has always been a passion for Fernando; prior to his prosperous real estate career, he was the lead sales representative for the American Multinational Pharmaceutical Corporation. He went on to pursue the sales management side of the business and bought into a fast-food franchise. A proud Florida resident for over 20 years, Fernando has pursued and elevated his sales passion as a successful Realtor. He is the top sales associate for one of Miami's most exclusive boutique real estate companies, in their residential and commercial division, at Elite International Realty. Fernando strives to exceed his client's needs and expectations as he highly recognizes and values their trust in him. His keen and extensive knowledge of the real estate market and broad experience in working with local and international buyers and sellers, truly sets him apart. When Fernando is not providing excellent service and value to his clients, you can find him spending time with his family, especially his wife Jennifer, daughters Gisele and Giuliana and his dog Milo. Fernando is also an avid soccer (futebol) fan and enjoys sweating it out on the field with friends. Fernando is fluent in several languages including Portuguese, Spanish and English. He specializes in residential and commercial real estate in Miami-Dade, Broward, West Palm Beach and Orlando.

Hercules Pimenta

Job Titles:
  • Broker
  • Member of the Executive Team
With over 15 years of experience in the South Florida market, Mr. Pimenta has worked with many of Miami's most well-known developments including Williams Island, Blue/Green Diamond, The Peninsula, Ritz Carlton and Sonesta Coconut Grove. With a Law Degree and a Masters Degree in Business Administration makes him an asset to Elite's team as well as its clients.

Leo Ickowicz

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Team
  • Partner
Elite International's co-founder and partner, Mr. Ickowicz is responsible for the execution of all international marketing and broker programs. This includes creation and support of all international broker events, promotions and direct marketing campaigns. In addition, Mr. Ickowicz is responsible for Elite's network of international affiliates.

Mr. Daniel Ickowicz - VP of Sales

Job Titles:
  • Director of Sales
  • Member of the Executive Team
As Elite International's Director of Sales, Mr. Daniel Ickowicz is the liaison between Elite and South Florida's major developers. He is responsible for Elite's new developments sales as well as high-end residential sales. In addition, he has specialized in the sale of commercial properties for investors from Latin America and Europe.

Sara Galvez - President

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Team
  • President
Mrs. Galvez is originally from Colombia, where she has acquired construction and development expertise as an engineer and real estate consultant. By serving on the board of directors of major global firms, she has acquired a strong background in finance and administration of companies in different industries