Mr. Pita is a seasoned independent corporate director and audit committee chair with over 40 years of expertise in finance, operations and corporate governance. As a former Chief Financial Officer for both public and private companies, he brings deep knowledge in capital markets, equity and debt transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate strategy, SEC reporting, cybersecurity oversight and investor relations. Currently, he also serves as an advisory board member for Perry Ellis International, a global apparel brand, as a member of the subscribers advisory council for Pure Insurance, a high-net-worth specialty insurance company, and as a strategic advisor for Mammoth Brands, a leading personal care company. From 2013 until his retirement in 2023, Mr. Pita was the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of MasTec, Inc., a premier infrastructure construction firm specializing in telecommunications, electric utilities, oil & gas, and clean energy. During his tenure, MasTec experienced exceptional growth, with revenue expanding from $3 billion to $12 billion, along with substantial market value appreciation, an upgrade to investment-grade credit status, and a position in the Fortune 500. He also played a key role in strengthening the company s cybersecurity and enterprise risk management functions. Beyond his corporate roles, Mr. Pita is dedicated to supporting various nonprofit organizations. He serves as Audit Committee Chair and Cyber & Technology Board Committee Member for Goodwill Industries, is an Honorary Board Member at Easter Seals of South Florida, and Advisory Board Member for the University of Miami School of Accounting, and a member of the Digital Directors Network. Before joining MasTec, he held executive financial leadership positions at Stuart Weitzman Holdings LLC, Perry Ellis International, and Sunglass Hut International. His career began in Arthur Anderson s audit division. Mr. Pita holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and Spain and is fluent in Spanish. He is an active member of the NACD Audit Committee Leader Exchange and the Latino Corporate Directors Association. CURRENT ROLES Director and Chair of Audit Committee, Goodwill Industries of South Florida Strategic Advisor, Mammoth Brands Subscribers Advisory Council, Pure Insurance Advisory Board, Perry Ellis International Honorary Director, Easter Seals of South Florida Advisor, MasTec, Inc. Advisory Board, Accounting School, University of Miami Member, Canes Angel Network Member, Latino Corporate Directors Association Member, Digital Directors Network (group specializing in cybersecurity and other technology matters) PREVIOUS ROLES Director and Chair of Audit Committee, Jupiter Acquisition Corp. (2021-2023) EVP and CFO, MasTec, Inc. (2013-2023) EVP and CFO, Stuart Weitzman Holdings LLC Various leadership roles with Perry Ellis International, including: EVP and CFO SVP Strategic Planning SVP Direct Retail, ASI and wholesale golf operations Various leadership roles with Sunglass Hut International, including: EVP and CFO VP Finance, Chief Accounting Officer VP International Business Development Various roles with Arthur Andersen, including Senior Audit Manager EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS BA, Accounting, University of Miami Certified Public Accountant (Inactive Status) RECOGNITION 2024 Alumni of the Year Award, University of Miami Business School of Accounting 2022 Latino Leaders, CSuite Magazine 2021 s 100 Most Influential Latinos in Energy, Latino Leaders Top-Rated CFO in 2022 & 2023, Institutional Investor Magazine, Mid Cap E&C (MasTec also rated Most Honored Company, IR Program in Mid Cap E&C, 2022 & 2023) All American Executive Team (MasTec), Institutional Investor Magazine, Mid Cap E&C, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 2017 Turnaround Achievement Award (MasTec), South Florida Business Journal SKILLS AND EXPERTISE Accounting & Finance Environment & Safety Financial Reporting Governance/ Public Company Board Experience Industry Reserves Risk Management Technology & Innovation CEO/ Sr. Officer Experience