Biography

Business Experience

Ms. Paláu-Hernández is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hernández Ventures since November 1988, a privately held enterprise involved in Spanish media, business and real estate ventures. In September of 2018, Ms. Paláu-Hernández was nominated to serve as a Representative of the United States of America to the Seventy-third Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, with the personal Rank of Ambassador. Prior to founding Hernández Ventures, from 1985 to 1988, Ms. Paláu-Hernández was an attorney with the law firm of McCutcheon, Black, Verleger & Shea where she focused on domestic and international business and real estate transactions.

Education

Ms. Paláu-Hernández holds a bachelor’s degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of San Diego and a Juris Doctor degree from UCLA School of Law.

Qualifications

Ms. Paláu-Hernández’s legal expertise, consumer insights, and her experience in emerging markets will be invaluable to our Company.

Public Board Memberships

• Conduent Incorporated, a global technology-led business processing company providing digital platforms for companies and governments
• Apartment Income REIT Corp., a U.S multi-family real estate investment trust

Additional Accomplishments and Memberships

• Vice Chair, National Museum of the American Latino at the Smithsonian

• Board Member, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Board of Advisors
• Chair, Yale School of Management Council of Global Advisors
• Ex Officio Board Member, Yale School of Management Board of Advisors
• Founding Board Member, UCLA Law Women L.E.A.D.
• Trustee Emeritus, UCLA School of Law Board of Advisors
• Trustee Emeritus, University of San Diego Board of Trustees