Negocios Magazine has announced that Fernando Arellano-Geddes, CEO and Partner of PowerHouse Automotive Group, will be recognized with the 'Automotive Leadership & Business Excellence Award' at the 2026 Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, at the EB Hotel Miami, bringing together approximately 120 entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, investors, and professionals for an evening dedicated to business leadership.
Arellano-Geddes' career spans more than three decades in the automotive industry, including leadership positions with various automotive brands and organizations. He previously managed a major retail operation that grew to 22 dealerships across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, representing 16 automotive brands. His international expertise and ability to lead large-scale organizations have been key factors in his recognition.
Currently, Arellano-Geddes leads PowerHouse Automotive Group, a new automotive retail organization pursuing an accelerated growth strategy in the Southeastern United States. PowerHouse began with four Ford dealerships in Southwest Georgia—Ford Albany, Ford Americus, Ford Cordele, and Ford Sylvester—and has since added Chevrolet Sylvester. The organization focuses on developing strong leadership teams, strengthening operations, and building a corporate culture based on transparency, service, and community connections.
Eduardo Hapke, Publisher of Negocios Magazine, stated, "For Negocios Magazine, it is a true honor to recognize Fernando Arellano-Geddes, an executive and entrepreneur with an extensive international career in the automotive industry who is now beginning a new chapter with PowerHouse Automotive Group. Fernando represents experience and leadership, as well as the ability to embark on a new entrepreneurial journey and build an organization with a renewed vision for growth."
The award highlights Arellano-Geddes' achievements over his career and his capacity to start anew, developing an organization with a growth strategy that is already yielding results. Negocios Magazine, founded in 2013 by Eduardo Hapke and Karen Blanco, aims to provide a communications platform for entrepreneurs and business leaders across South Florida and the U.S. Hispanic market. The magazine is available in print and digital formats and operates NegociosMagazine.com, a digital platform featuring business news and profiles. It also distributes content through international platforms like PressReader and maintains an active social media presence. The publication is part of Acta Diurna Urbis Group Corp., which also publishes Ejecutiva Magazine, Welcome to America, Salud & Buen Vivir Florida, Hispanic Time, and Electric Cars Plus.
For more information about the event or Negocios Magazine, visit their social media profiles or website. The 2026 Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards promises to be a significant gathering for business leaders, and Arellano-Geddes' recognition underscores the importance of leadership and innovation in the automotive sector.
