Corporate CPR
Corporate CPR
Jana Axline
Episode 15: Expanding Corporate Board Diversity with Esther Aguilera
33 minutes Posted Nov 17, 2021 at 10:00 pm.
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Esther Aguilera is President and CEO of the Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA), which convenes Latino directors and executives at the highest levels of corporate leadership.

She’s a proven leader who brings a 30-year record of successfully executing strategic business plans to drive organizational effectiveness, growth, and impact. 

In her current role, she influences some of the most powerful companies by bringing together accomplished executives at the pinnacle of corporate governance to advance diversity in the boardroom.  

In our interview today, Esther and I discussed diversity and why having a diverse board can lead to better decision-making and overall company growth. 

Key takeaways from our interview:

  • Diverse boards provide diverse perspectives that can help companies thrive
  • Qualifications for board membership involves specific educational focus areas, including P&L leadership 
  • Why boards should reflect their employee and customer base as well as adapt to future demographic trends

Relevant Links:

Website: https://latinocorporatedirectors.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-aguilera-lcda/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClqCZ6TV0k7gUtgMS0kTQ0w 

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