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Welcome Letter from Presenting Partner KPMG .....................................................
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Welcome Letter from Planning Committee ................................................................
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LCDA Corporate Partners ..................................................................................................
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LCDA Convening Sponsors ...............................................................................................
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LCDA Board Members ........................................................................................................
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LCDEF Board Members .....................................................................................................
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Schedule at a Glance ..........................................................................................................
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LCDA Management Team ..................................................................................................
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Hyatt Regency Meeting Space ......................................................................................
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Venue & General Information ........................................................................................... 10 Event Policies .........................................................................................................................
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WELCOME MESSAGE FOR
Tim Walsh
SUPPORTING
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MISSION
Chair and CEO, KPMG
LCDA Members, On behalf of KPMG, it’s my pleasure to welcome you to the 11th Annual Board Leaders Convening of the LCDA. KPMG has been proud to support LCDA and the LCDEF since 2017, and we deeply value the relationship we’ve built and the work we continue to do together. This is an important time for boards and business leaders. Organizations are navigating significant change, and strong leadership and governance matter enormously. KPMG shares LCDA’s commitment to developing talented leaders who are ready to serve in the boardroom and contribute to strong, effective governance. I’m proud of the work we’ve done with LCDEF over the years to deliver board readiness programs that have helped hundreds of talented executives prepare for board service. We’re grateful for our partnership with LCDA and excited to continue building on it. I hope this year’s Convening gives you the opportunity to learn from one another, strengthen relationships and have candid conversations about the issues shaping today’s boardrooms. Thank you for all you do to build and strengthen trust and excellence in your organizations.
Different perspectives
spark new thinking
Target is proud to support the Latino Corporate Directors Association Board Leaders Convening. Learn more about our commitment KPMG is proud to partner with the LCDA in their To strengthen and serve communities. mission to prepare, position and help pave the way for the next generation of corporate directors. Learn more at KPMG.com/us/BLC
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WELCOME
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TO ORLANDO
Welcome to LCDA’s 11th Annual Board Leaders Convening! Orlando offers a vibrant setting for this year’s gathering of corporate directors, executives, and partners. As boards navigate rapid change—from artificial intelligence to the future of work—this Convening creates space to share perspectives, explore emerging issues, and strengthen the relationships that support effective leadership. Together, we advance boardroom excellence and Latino leadership. We invite you to make the most of this experience: connect, learn, and enjoy the hospitality of Orlando and the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. 11TH ANNUAL BOARD LEADERS CONVENING PLANNING COMMITTEE
George Herrera
Jose R. Rodriguez
Ana Dutra
Odilon Almeida
Susan Angele
Elizabeth Castro Gulacsy
Lauren L. Valiente
Monika Mantilla
Oswaldo Soto
Pedro Turushina
Host Committee Chair
We’re proud to support you — LCDA 11th Annual Board We’re proud to support you — LCDA 11th Annual Board Leaders Convening We’re proud to support you — LCDA 11th Annual Board Leaders Convening
LCDA empowersConvening senior executives to reach the highest levels of corporate leadership and is committed to identifying Leaders and cultivating world-class, board-ready talent to strengthen governance and drive organizational success.
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Target is proud to support the Latino Corporate Directors Association Board Leaders Convening. Learn more about our commitment To strengthen and serve communities.
LCDA
CORPORATE PARTNERS
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LCDA
CONVENING SPONSORS
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TPG is a leading global alternative asset management firm, founded in San Francisco in 1992, with $346 billion of assets under management and investment and operational teams around the world
TPG is proud to support the Latino Corporate Directors Association and its mission to advance excellence in executive leadership and corporate governance. We celebrate LCDA’s work to strengthen connections, foster collaboration, and develop the leaders helping shape the future of business.
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Mayer Brown is pleased to support the Latino Corporate Directors Association Board Leaders Convening.
We proudly support the LCDA 11th Annual Board Leaders Convening
Paul Hastings is a leading global law firm with offices throughout the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Learn more: acrosstheboard.mayerbrown.com
Paul Hastings LLP | www.paulhastings.com
Together We Power California California Resources Corporation (CRC) is an independent energy and carbon management company advancing the energy transition. CRC is committed to environmental stewardship while safely providing local, responsibly sourced energy.
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LCDA
Presenting Partner
BOARD MEMBERS
Jose R. Rodriguez Chair
Ana Dutra First Vice Chair
Adis Vila Second Vice Chair
Pedro DeJesus Treasurer
Odilon Almeida
Joe Alvarado
Bernadette Aulestia
Adela Cepeda
Romulo “Romy” Diaz, Jr.
Manny Fernandez
Tony Heredia
Miriam Hernandez -Kakol
Veronica Hinojosa Segura
Dolores Kunda
Marcela Manjarrez Patricia Salas Pineda Emeritus
Carlos Quezada
LCDEF
Presenting Partner
BOARD MEMBERS
F. Daniel Siciliano Co-Chair
Pedro DeJesus Co-Chair and Treasurer
Susan Angele Secretary
Eduardo Arriola
Noramay Cadena
Isaura Gaeta
Noreen Gillen
Claudia Marmolejo
Eddie Ramos
Gilbert R. Vasquez
VIEW THE LCDA BOARD TALENT DIRECTORY A SOURCE OF TOP EXECUTIVES IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP
Julio C. Barrionuevo
Nelly Molina
S C HE DULE AT A GLANCE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2026 Time
Activity
Location
4:30 – 8:30 pm
Registration
Grand Cypress Ballroom A Foyer
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Welcome Reception
Portico Center
Kick off the Convening with welcome remarks from Jose R. Rodriguez, LCDA Chair and Director at Popular, Inc. and Primoris Services Corporation; George Herrera, LCDA Host Committee Chair and Director at Travel + Leisure Co.; and KPMG, the Convening’s Presenting Partner.
Sponsored By
Speakers:
7:30 – 9:30 pm
LCDA Partner Reception
Presented by
Grand Cypress Ballroom G
S C HE D ULE AT A GLANCE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026 Time
Activity
Location
6:30 – 7:15 am
Sunrise Yoga & Meditation
Hydrangea Lawn
This guided wellness experience offers a moment of calm and intention before a full day of Convening programming, helping directors and executives show up sharper, more present, and ready to lead. Led By:
7:15 am – 5:00 pm
Registration
Grand Cypress Ballroom A Foyer
7:30 – 8:45 am
Networking Breakfast & Peer Roundtables
Portico Center
Enjoy breakfast while connecting with fellow directors at industry-specific peer roundtables. Exchange perspectives on shared governance challenges, explore emerging opportunities, and build meaningful relationships with peers navigating similar business and boardroom priorities.
Sponsored By
Speakers:
S C HE D ULE AT A GLANCE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026 Time
Activity
Location
9:00 – 9:30 am
Main Stage Opening
Grand Cypress Ballroom DEF
The mainstage program kicks off with opening remarks from Jose R. Rodriguez, LCDA Chair, followed by remarks from KPMG, the Convening’s Presenting Partner, setting the stage for two days of dynamic conversations on leadership, strategy, and corporate governance. Speakers:
9:30 – 10:15 am
Main Stage Fireside Chat Transformational Leadership: Deals, Decisions, and Durable Growth In a candid conversation, Bernardo Hess will reflect on the career inflection points that shaped his leadership across global businesses, major M&A, and corporate transformation — from complex transactions and CEO succession to aligning stakeholders and driving performance. The discussion will offer board directors practical insight into how strategic leadership, strong board partnership, and sound governance turn bold decisions into sustainable growth and lasting shareholder value. Speakers:
Presenting Partner
Grand Cypress Ballroom DEF
S C HE D ULE AT A GLANCE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026 Time
Activity
Location
10:15 – 11:00 am
Shareholder Activism
Grand Cypress Ballroom DEF
Speakers:
Sponsored By
11:00 – 11:15 am
Coffee Break
Grand Cypress Ballroom Foyer
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Main Stage Fireside Chat
Grand Cypress Ballroom DEF
Introductory Remarks:
Speakers:
S C HE D ULE AT A GLANCE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026 Time
Activity
Location
12:00 – 12:45 pm
Inclusion in Action – Latinas Reshaping Corporate Leadership
Grand Cypress Ballroom DEF
Speakers:
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Networking Lunch Speakers:
Sponsored By
Grand Cypress Ballroom DEF
S C HE D ULE AT A GLANCE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026 Time
Activity
Location
2:15 – 3:00 pm
Main Stage Fireside Chat
Grand Cypress Ballroom DEF
Speakers:
3:15 – 4:45 pm
Concurrent Session: From Capital Gains to Capital Strategy Speakers:
Grand Cypress Ballroom DEF
Sponsored By
S C HE D ULE AT A GLANCE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026 Time
Activity
Location
3:15 – 4:45 pm
Concurrent Session: Interactive Board AI Governance and Strategy Tabletop Simulation
Grand Cypress Ballroom AB
Speakers:
Sponsored By
3:15 – 4:45 pm
Concurrent Session: Governing the Deal: A Director’s Framework for Acquisition Oversight Join us for one of the Convening’s signature celebrations as we recognize corporate partners whose leadership and commitment are helping advance boardroom excellence and strong corporate governance. An evening of recognition, inspiration, and meaningful connections. Speakers:
Grand Cypress Ballroom DEF
S C HE D ULE AT A GLANCE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026 Time
Activity
Location
6:30 – 9:30 pm
Corporate Visionary Awards Reception
Portico Center
Join us for one of the Convening’s signature celebrations as we recognize corporate partners whose leadership and commitment are helping advance boardroom excellence and strong corporate governance. An evening of recognition, inspiration, and meaningful connections. Speakers:
Co-Sponsored By
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026 Time
Activity
Location
7:15 am – 1:00 pm
Registration & Information Desk
Grand Cypress Ballroom A Foyer
Networking Breakfast, Peer Roundtables & Agentic AI Presentation
Portico Center
7:30 – 8:45 am
An experience for board directors and governance leaders, combining a networking breakfast sponsored by Egon Zehnder, peer roundtables, and a presentation on Agentic AI’s Implications for the Boardroom. Co-Sponsored By
Speakers:
S C HE D ULE AT A GLANCE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026 Time
Activity
Location
9:00 – 10:00 am
Concurrent Session: Governing the Agentic Enterprise: Value, Authority, and Accountability
Grand Cypress Ballroom DEF
Speakers:
9:00 – 10:00 am
Concurrent Session: Is Your Board an Asset or an Obstacle? The hard choices that separate a board that adds value from one that gets in the way
Speakers:
Grand Cypress Ballroom C
S C HE D ULE AT A GLANCE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026 Time
Activity
Location
9:00 – 10:15 am
Concurrent Session: Latino Business Showcase
Grand Cypress Ballroom AB
Co-Sponsored By
Speakers:
10:00 – 10:30 am
Networking Coffee Break
Grand Cypress Ballroom Foyer
S C HE D ULE AT A GLANCE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026 Time
Activity
Location
10:30 – 11:15 am
Main Stage Fireside Chat
Grand Cypress Ballroom DEF
Speakers:
11:15 – 11:45 am
Convening Closing Remarks Speakers:
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Closing Networking Lunch & Cafecito
Grand Cypress Ballroom DEF
Portico Center
Synchrony congratulates LCDA Every business question requires a human answer At Egon Zehnder, we’ve helped build and develop some of the world’s highest performing boards, empowering them to enhance their effectiveness, harness the power of different perspectives, and maximize their value to organizations, shareholders and society. Discover what we can do for boards and directors: egonzehnder.com/what-we-do
TELEMUNDO SALUTES THE LATINO CORPORATE DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION FOR CHAMPIONING LATINO REPRESENTATION AND LEADERSHIP. JUNTOS IMPARABLES.
for advancing board leadership excellence through its Annual Board Leaders Convening. Bringing together visionary leaders with diverse perspectives across industries, LCDA continues to shape the future of board effectiveness.
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HYATT REGENCY MEETING SPACE
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VENUE &
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Venue & Convening Hotel Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort One Grand Cypress Blvd. Orlando, FL 32836 Tel: (407) 239-1234 Hotel Parking Fees Self-parking is available for $39 per night, plus tax. Valet parking is available for $54 per night, plus tax. Registration Hours Pick up your attendee badge at the LCDA Registration & Information Desk, located outside Grand Cypress Ballroom A on the Convention/Lobby Level. Wednesday, November 11: 4:30 – 8:30 p.m Thursday, November 12: 7:15 a.m – 5:00 p.m Friday, November 13: 7:15 a.m – 1:00 p.m All times are Eastern Time (ET). Suggested Attire Welcome Reception: Smart Casual Sunrise Yoga & Meditation: Activewear (yoga mats provided) Convening Sessions: Business Casual Corporate Visionary Awards Reception: Business or Cocktail Attire
EVENT
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POLICIES
Chatham House Rule To encourage open and candid dialogue, Convening is held under the Chatham House Rule. Attendees may use information shared during discussions but must not disclose the identities or affiliations of speakers or other participants. Photography & Video Recordings Photography and video recording will take place throughout Convening for LCDA and LCDEF communications, marketing, fundraising, and promotional purposes. By registering, attendees have consented to the use of their images, recordings, and attributed statements, except where content is designated confidential or subject to the Chatham House Rule. Code of Conduct LCDA is committed to providing an inclusive, professional, and harassmentfree environment for all attendees. Harassment, discriminatory language, and inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated. No Solicitation Policy Convening is designed to foster meaningful dialogue and professional relationships. Solicitation or promotion of products, services, or business opportunities is prohibited during sessions, networking activities, and event-related communications unless expressly authorized by LCDA. General Considerations To ensure a productive and respectful experience for all attendees, please silence mobile devices during sessions, respect the privacy of fellow participants, and observe all event policies.