Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> March 17, 2004

LIZ CASTELLS-HEARD – CASTELLS & ASOCIADOS

LIZ CASTELLS-HEARD is President and CEO of Castells & Asociados Liz's strong business acumen, dynamic and passionate style, ability to motivate and inspire, and get results no matter what, marks her as 'Our Fearless Leader.' Her unique combination of strength, charismatic leadership, sharp strategic focus and innovative thinking, continues to raise the level of excellence in Hispanic advertising. Liz leads by example and her character inspires her devoted staff to over-achieve. Liz is an industry leader and was named a 'Top 20 Hispanic Executive' for 4 years in a row. She is about 'Inspiration, Passion & Results'with No B.S.' With a Stanford MBA and 23 years experience with hundreds of brands & services, Liz has made her mark at Campbell's, DDB/Needham, Conill/Saatchi, Valdes Zacky and Oriflame. Liz is a business-person above all, but has held senior positions in account & strategic management, media and even creative services. Her experience is extensive, ranging from classic packaged goods to retail, fast food, automotive, supermarkets, banking, health/lifestyle, social services, entertainment, and telecommunications. Her passionate causes are advancement in education for Latinos and female empowerment. Liz sits on the board of the Lagrant Foundation, dedicated to minority youth scholarships and is a member of diverse organizations: AHAA, AMA, MAGA, LBA, City of Hope, SBA, Stanford Bus. School Alumni Assn., National Mentoring Partnership, and Women In Management. She is frequently an industry speaker and public 'expert' in the Hispanic arena. Profile
TWST: Can we start off with a little historical overview of the company?

Ms. Castells-Heard: Castells & Asociados is a limited liability company

and a privately owned firm. I am the