LCDA Announces Ozzie Gromada Meza as President and CEO, Embarking on a New Era of Transformation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA), along with its foundation, Latino Corporate Directors Education Foundation (LCDEF) is excited to announce the appointment of Ozzie Gromada Meza as its new President and CEO, ushering in a new era of transformation and progress for the organization. Mr. Gromada Meza officially assumed his role on October 6, 2023.

 With a distinguished career spanning decades in search and corporate governance with a deep commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion, Ozzie continues to bring a wealth of experience and vision to LCDA. He is poised to lead the organization toward unprecedented heights and break barriers that have hindered Latino representation in corporate boardrooms across the nation.

"We are excited about his selection, and under Ozzie's leadership, LCDA is ready to impact and catalyze change in corporate boardrooms and the C-Suite," stated Elizabeth Oliver-Farrow, LCDA Board Chair. "LCDA extends heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated Members and Partners for their unwavering support of our vision to diversify corporate boardrooms with Latino representation, fostering innovation and representing the richness of the Latino community in corporate leadership," she continued.

LCDA, a nonprofit organization founded in 2013, has been at the forefront of advocating for increased Latino representation on corporate boards. Over the years, it has successfully collaborated with various key stakeholders including: Corporate Boards; Search Firms; Private Equity; and Institutional Investors and Pension Funds to promote diversity and inclusivity in corporate leadership.

In his inaugural address, Ozzie emphasized the importance of LCDA's mission, stating, "Alongside an exceptional Board and dynamic team, I'm honored to lead LCDA as we advance in breaking more barriers than ever before." Further noting, "LCDA's work is necessary — the data speaks for itself. According to the 2023 Latino Board Monitor, 60% of Fortune 1000 companies lack Latino representation on their corporate boards. This is an alarming statistic that demands our collective attention and action. LCDA is committed to working tirelessly to change this narrative."

LCDA's vision under Ozzie's leadership includes:

For more information about LCDA's initiatives, achievements, and the journey ahead, please visit latinocorporatedirectors.org

About the Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA): The Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) brings together accomplished and respected Hispanics/Latinos in corporate leadership and corporate governance committed to paying it forward. Our mission is to develop, support, and increase the number of Hispanics/Latinos on corporate boards. LCDA's strategy to accelerate Hispanic/Latino placements on corporate boards is focused on three areas: grow demand, grow supply, and raise awareness. LCDA serves as an advocate and resource to corporate boards, search firms, private equity, and institutional investors interested in gaining access to exceptional Hispanic/Latino board talent. Together with our foundation (LCDEF), our program areas also focus on growing the supply of high-caliber boardroom candidates and providing quality corporate governance programming for experienced and aspiring directors.

Monique Navarro, LCDA AVP, Marketing and Communications, (915) 790-7788

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