Luis A. Viada

Luis A. Viada, "Secretary of the Pro Mujer Board, is the Senior Vice President for Global Resource Management for the McGraw-Hill Companies. Responsible for directing the corporation's growth strategy and key business development efforts outside the U.S., including acquisitions, joint ventures and alliances across all business segments. He has also taken a leadership role in the corporation's expansion programs in China and India. Prior to joining the McGraw-Hill Companies, he was Latin America Region Head for the Standard & Poor Rating Services. He served as the overall management of the company's analytical resources, business development, and operation in the region. Mr. Viada came to Standard & Poor after 16 years of international corporate banking with Citibank where he held a senior position in Asia, Middle East and Latin America. Mr. Viada serves on the board of the Council of the Americas and Corporate Advisory Board of the National Council of LA RAZA. He is an active member of the Inter-American Dialogue, the Hispanic Federation, and the US-China Business Council. He holds a MS degree from Georgetown School of Foreign Service and a B.A. degree in Political Science from Tufts University."