LCDA Cofounder and Board Chair Patricia Salas Pineda’s letter to Hispanic executives
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Francisco Sánchez: Best of the Boardroom
“As chairman of CNS Global Advisors and former undersecretary for international trade at the US Department of Commerce under President Barack Obama, Francisco has a long and distinguished career in both the public and private sectors.” —Guest Editor Patricia Salas Pineda
Debra Sandler: Best of the Boardroom
“Debra is current president and CEO of La Grenade Group, LLC, a marketing consultancy that serves packaged goods companies operating in the health and wellness space. She is also a budding entrepreneur, founding Mavis Foods, LLC, a startup of Caribbean sauces and marinades. Previously she worked for more than thirty years in senior leadership roles at PepsiCo, Johnson & Johnson, and most recently as chief health and wellbeing officer at Mars, after serving there as chief consumer officer and president of Mars Chocolate North America.” —Guest Editor Patricia Salas Pineda
Cesar Alvarez: Best of the Boardroom
“As the senior chairman and former CEO of Greenberg Traurig, Cesar has demonstrated his visionary leadership and commitment to excellence. During his tenure as CEO, which began in 1997, Cesar directed the firm's growth from 325 lawyers in eight offices to about 1,850 attorneys and government professionals in more than thirty-six locations in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, including strategic alliances in Milan and Rome, Italy. Under his leadership, the firm has been recognized as the fastest-growing law firm in the United States and is among the Top 10 law firms in the country.” —Guest Editor Patricia Salas Pineda
Meredith Mendes: Best of the Boardroom
“Meredith is a new member to LCDA but a senior global finance, real estate, and technology executive who has successfully led in roles of increasing responsibility as COO, CFO, investment banker, and attorney. She currently serves as executive director and COO for Jenner & Block LLP Chicago, a large global law firm, and is a recognized audit committee financial expert. She is highly respected as an agile thinker and problem solver with strong business and financial acumen.” —Guest Editor Patricia Salas Pineda
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Antonio Garza: Best of the Boardroom
“A former US ambassador to Mexico, lawyer, distinguished public servant, and cross-border specialist, Antonio brings exemplary diplomatic, business, and political expertise to his work. He is acknowledged as one of the top experts on US-Mexico relations and on the business and political environments of both nations, and currently advises a number of companies and investors active in Mexico's energy sector. He is also an active LCDA member committed to growing the director talent pool and developing the pipeline of senior-level and board-qualified candidates.” —Guest Editor Patricia Salas Pineda
Julio Portalatin: Best of the Boardroom
“As vice chair of Marsh & McLennan Companies and former president and CEO of Mercer, Julio is a global consulting leader in talent, health, retirement, and investment. He has also served in a number of senior positions at Chartis/AIG and as former president of American International Underwriters (AIU) Worldwide Accident & Health Division. A thought leader and speaker on the changing workforce, Julio has been a leading contributor to the dialogue on the future of work, human capital, global economic trends, healthcare, financial wellness, pension systems, and diversity.”
—Guest Editor Patricia Salas Pineda
