Beth Sobol, President

As an international fashion model for many of the world's top fashion houses in the U.S., Europe, South America and Far East, and a fashion show producer for over 25 years, Beth Sobol's experience and dedication to producing highly professional fashion shows and special events is unsurpassed.

Since 1975 Beth has lived and worked in more than 30 countries accumulating extensive experience and international contacts in all phases of fashion show and special event production while working with many of the industry's most influential designers and producers, developing both professional and personal relationships worldwide. Beth is recognized as a pioneer on the international fashion scene.

During the past several years, Beth has become most notable for her concept, development and implementation of the newly rebranded Miami Beach International Fashion WeekTM. Annually, Miami Beach International Fashion Week, presents the latest collections of designers from North, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, Canada, Asia and the Caribbean, and has garnered international attention within the fashion and corporate worlds, securing sponsorships from major multi-national companies and media partners from around the world. In 2011 MBIFW hosted 55 designers from 32 countries, 650 international media outlets and received over 740 million global media impressions worldwide.

Beth has also been a judge at the 2001 Miss Colombia pageant in Cartagena, Colombia where she was presented with the Key to the City, a judge at the 2004 Miss Ecuador pageant in Guayaquil, Ecuador, 2004 Miss Universe pageant in Quito, Ecuador, 2008 Dubai Style Awards in Dubai, UAE, 2010 Banja Luka Fashion Week in Bosnia-Herzegovina and 2011 Pattaya International Fashion Week in Thailand.

In April 2006 Beth was named as one of Florida's Top 100 Power Players by Florida International Magazine, in February 2007 named as one of the 50 Most Powerful People in Miami by Reel Life Magazine, in October 2007 named as one of the Top 25 Influencers in Florida by General Motors Corporation, in November 2009 was presented with the Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, in March 2010 received the International Women's Day Award from the World Trade Center Miami, in May 2010 received the Gold Medal Award from Miami Today, in January 2011 received the Movers and Shakers Award from South Florida Business Leaders Magazine and in July 2011 the Influential Business Women Award from South Florida Business Journal. In March 2010 Beth was also the keynote speaker at the Women Who Lead Conference at Florida International University impacting hundreds of young women.

In 2010, Mayor Tomas Regalado of the City of Miami presented Beth with a Proclamation naming Miami International Fashion Week as the City's official fashion week. Later that year, she was joined by Aaron Perry as managing partner of the newly rebranded Sobol-Perry Fashion Productions, Inc. to focus on the development of strategic business partnerships and the global expansion of the Miami Beach International Fashion Week brand. Together, along with other planned events, they are launching Miami Beach International Bridal Week in November 2011.

Aaron Perry, Managing Partner

Aaron Perry, managing partner of Sobol-Perry Fashion Productions Inc., focuses on the development of strategic business partnerships and the global expansion of the Miami Beach International Fashion Week brand. He is currently spearheading efforts to add a trade show component to Miami Beach International Fashion Week as well as other new shows including Miami Beach International Bridal Week which launches November 26, 2011.

Aaron also serves as president of Reputation Protection Group, a web based company focused on online reputation management. His work experience also includes a 13 year career with Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino most recently as it's Vice President of Strategic Development and Marketing and as a consultant to the holding company. His responsibilities included the production and marketing of over 400 live concerts featuring nationally known musical artists as well as many of thoroughbred racing's richest races including the $1 million Florida Derby and Sunshine Millions. Aaron also worked on the $250 million retail expansion at The Villages of Gulfstream Park.

Aaron is the immediate past Chairman of the Board of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and continues to serve as its senior vice chair. Recently, the Aaron B. Perry Innovation in Business Award was created by the Miami Beach Chamber to recognize Aaron's accomplishments during his term. This annual award honors a business leader who has used creative tactics to help lead their organization down a road to success.

In 2010, Aaron oversaw the formation of a partnership with Community Newspapers to create the Miami Beach News, a bi-weekly publication serving the citizens and business community on Miami Beach. Aaron continues to serve as the chairman of the editorial committee.