ISG World in Aventura has hired Christian Fernandez as chief sales officer and partner.

Fernandez will be responsible for managing the sales teams, generating new business and evaluating new opportunities, the company said.

“We are delighted to welcome Christian to our team,” ISG World CEO Craig Studnicky said. “I have known Christian both personally and professionally for over 20 years, and I consider him ‘best in show.’ His extensive experience in international markets, working directly with developers, and assembling direct opportunities to the investors will bring tremendous value to ISG World and its clients.”

Fernandez has more than 25 years of experience in real estate and previously was CEO of South Florida real estate firm Aquaterra.

“I am thrilled to join ISG World at this time as they continue their aggressive and momentous growth strategy in other geographic locations throughout the U.S. as well as Central America,” Fernandez said. “ISG World is clearly a recognized leader and expert in the South Florida real estate market as evidenced by its representation of some of the most prestigious developers and financial institutions in the country. It is an honor to enhance the plans to increase its infrastructure and systems to support the next wave of the firm.”