Biography

Bernardo "Bernie" Fernandez, M.D., was appointed to the Board of Directors of International Money Express, Inc. effective January 7, 2022. Dr. Fernandez brings an extensive background in healthcare leadership to his current position as Broward Health's Corporate Physician Executive in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Prior to joining Broward Health, he held key roles in prominent healthcare institutions. From 2006 to 2014, he served as CEO and President of Cleveland Clinic Florida. Before that, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Baptist Health Medical Group, overseeing a network of over 500 physicians in multiple specialties across several counties in south Florida, a position he held from 2014 to 2022. Dr. Fernández is also on the Board of Directors and the Audit & Risk Committee of U.S. Century Bank (NASDAQ: USCB), which offers a wide range of financial products and services. In addition to his responsibilities at Broward Health, Dr. Fernandez is actively involved in various community initiatives, including serving on the advisory council for the Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute and contributing to the establishment of the voluntary faculty for the Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University. He is also affiliated with prestigious organizations such as the Orange Bowl Committee, Miami/Fort Lauderdale YPO Gold Chapter, and Broward Workshop. Dr. Fernandez holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology and earned his Medical degree from the Ponce School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He completed his residency and fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, and holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Miami, along with a Leadership and Management Certificate from The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Fernández is the holder of the John and Margaret Krupa Distinguished Chair, is Board-certified by the American Board of Vascular Medicine, and is a Fellow of the Society of Vascular Medicine and the American College of Physicians.