Ed Duarte

Ed Duarte, CPA, CGMA is the Chief Financial Officer of Foreign Parts Distributors, Inc. (FPD). FPD, a worldwide leader in the automotive aftermarket industry since 1972, is committed to providing premium brand quality auto parts at a superior value. FPD sells to customers throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean Islands, and Central and South America. FPD's corporate office and warehouse is located in Miami, Florida. Additionally, FPD has offices in China and Taiwan.

Prior to joining FPD in 2015, Ed served as a Senior Manager of several regional public accounting firms in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Puerto Rico and New York covering a full range of professional services including audit, accounting, financial reporting and financial consulting.

Ed received his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting & Finance from Florida International University and is a licensed certified public accountant in Florida and New York.

Ed is currently Chair-Elect of the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) and has served on the AICPA Council since 2019.  Ed is also a member of the AICPA's Future of Finance Leadership Advisory Group.

Ed has served as President of the Cuban American CPA Association and Foundation.

Ed is a founding board member with the Live Like Bella™ Foundation and works passionately with the leadership team and staff to meet their mission and vision statements to help find a cure for pediatric cancer.