Chief Investment Officer, The Meruelo Group President and Chief Investment Officer, Meruelo Investment Partners
Most important attributes and experiences: Financial expertise, specific industry experience, leadership experience, diversity, strategy development, corporate governance and legal expertise As a seasoned financial and investment expert, Xavier Gutierrez has extensive experience in investment management, finance, business development, law and institutional capital markets. He is the chief investment officer of Meruelo Group as well as the president and chief investment officer of its investment affiliate, Meruelo Investment Partners. He oversees investments and acquisitions, deal origination, underwriting, execution and capital sourcing. Gutierrez also plays an integral role in the strategic management of the Meruelo Group’s 29 affiliated companies across 10 primary industries. His prior positions include principle and managing director with Phoenix Realty Group and financial analyst at the investment bank Lehman Brothers. Gutierrez also has significant board experience, including current positions on Sizmek (NASDAQ: SZMK), Commercial Bank of California, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Artemis Real Estate Partners. Gutierrez has a Bachelor of Arts in government, cum laude, from Harvard University and a juris doctorate from Stanford Law School.
Hernan Lopez
President and CEO FOX International Channels
Most important attributes and experiences: specific industry experience, leadership experience, international/global experience, diversity and strategy development Hernan Lopez serves as the president and CEO of FOX International Channels, an international multichannel television organization that serves 1.6 billion subscribers worldwide with brands such as Fox, National Geographic Channel and Star Movies. A strong leader in the entertainment industry, Lopez has been credited with Fox’s turnaround and expansion plans as well as the expansion of Fox’s offerings to include channels such as Fox Sports Brazil and MundoFox. He previously served as the chief operating officer of Fox, and prior to Fox, he worked for Argentinean media companies such as Canal 9 and Cablevision. Lopez serves on the boards of National Geographic Channels International, GLAAD and as chairman of Eredivisie Media and Marketing. He is highly acclaimed, named among the CableFax 100 Cable Top Power Players in the U.S. every year since 2011.
Maritza Gomez Montiel Retired U.S. Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman Deloitte
Most important attributes and experiences: financial expertise, specific industry experience, leadership experience, diversity, strategy development, corporate governance and risk assessment A strong leader with more than 35 years of experience in professional services, Maritza Gomez has a proved track record across numerous industries as a financial and audit expert. As Deloitte’s U.S. deputy CEO and vice chairman, Gomez was responsible for strategic work and initiatives on behalf of the U.S. CEO. She is the creator of Deloitte’s Government Relations strategy, builder of the Enterprise Risk Management function, and leader of the transformation of the Federal Government Services practice. Her extensive board service includes seats on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative, Deloitte USA LLP and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited. Gomez’ passion and experience have been recognized through numerous awards and speeches such as the Business Women’s Leadership Tribute Award and the Washingtonian’s 100 Most Powerful Women list. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration in accounting from the University of Miami and is a certified professional accountant in both Washington, D.C. and in Florida.
Rick Ramirez
Senior Vice President of Targeted Marketing Warner Bros. Pictures
Most important attributes and experiences: specific industry experience, leadership experience, international/global experience, diversity, strategy development, marketing and legal expertise Rick Ramirez is a seasoned marketing executive with over 20 years of experience in media, entertainment, strategy, digital customer engagement and corporate law. As senior vice president of Targeted Marketing of the Warner Bros. Pictures Worldwide Marketing Department, Ramirez is responsible for overseeing the specialized marketing efforts directed towards Hispanic, African American, Asian American and other targeted audiences. At Warner Bros. Pictures, he has marketed over 85 movies including major hits such as the “Harry Potter” movies, “The Dark Knight Rises” and “Gravity.” Previously, Ramirez held a senior executive role at Fox Entertainment Group, where he led the strategy and developed best practices for Fox’s multicultural marketing, executing across all Fox brands. He also served in a senior leadership role at Phil Roman Entertainment, where he over-
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