MIAMI — Negocios Magazine has announced that Fernando Arellano-Geddes, CEO and Partner of PowerHouse Automotive Group, will be among the distinguished business leaders honored at the 2026 Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, at the EB Hotel Miami. Arellano-Geddes will receive the special “Automotive Leadership & Business Excellence Award,” which acknowledges his more than three decades of experience in the automotive industry, his international expertise, his ability to lead large-scale organizations, and his new entrepreneurial chapter at the helm of PowerHouse Automotive Group.
Arellano-Geddes’ career includes leadership positions with automotive brands and organizations, followed by the management of major automotive retail operations in the United States. During a previous stage, he led an organization that grew to operate 22 dealerships across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, representing 16 automotive brands. His track record demonstrates a deep understanding of the industry and a proven ability to scale operations.
Today, Arellano-Geddes leads PowerHouse Automotive Group, a new automotive retail organization pursuing an accelerated growth strategy in the Southeastern United States. PowerHouse began this entrepreneurial chapter with four Ford dealerships in Southwest Georgia: Ford Albany, Ford Americus, Ford Cordele, and Ford Sylvester, and has since added Chevrolet Sylvester. From its earliest months, the organization has focused on developing strong leadership teams, strengthening operations, and building a corporate culture based on transparency, service, and meaningful connections with the communities it serves.
The 2026 Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards will bring together approximately 120 entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, investors, and professionals for an awards dinner and ceremony organized by Negocios Magazine. The event will take place in the Ballroom at the EB Hotel Miami. “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,” said Eduardo Hapke, Publisher of Negocios Magazine.
This distinction highlights not only Arellano-Geddes’ achievements over more than three decades in the automotive industry but also his ability to start a new entrepreneurial venture and develop an organization with a growth strategy that is already producing results. The recognition serves as a testament to the importance of leadership and innovation in the automotive sector, and it underscores the potential for new ventures to make a significant impact.
Negocios Magazine, founded in 2013 by journalist Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco, aims to provide a communications platform for entrepreneurs, executives, business owners, and leaders in South Florida and the U.S. Hispanic market. The magazine is published in print and digital formats and operates NegociosMagazine.com, a digital platform featuring business news, interviews, executive profiles, and content on business, finance, technology, investments, entrepreneurship, and leadership. The publication also distributes content through international digital platforms such as PressReader and maintains an active presence across social media, including Facebook and X.
The recognition of Arellano-Geddes comes at a time when the automotive industry is undergoing significant transformation, with shifts toward electric vehicles and changing consumer preferences. His leadership and entrepreneurial spirit may serve as a model for others in the industry, demonstrating that experience combined with a fresh vision can drive growth and community engagement. As PowerHouse Automotive Group expands its footprint, the industry will be watching to see how this new venture navigates the evolving landscape and whether it can replicate the success of its founder's previous endeavors.
