CEOI MEMBER SINCE 2023

Cid Wilson was named HACR’s president and CEO in July 2014. In this role, he manages a growing staff of talented, dedicated professionals. He leverages more than 30 years of corporate finance and Wall Street equity research experience to work closely with corporations, their CEOs and board directors, and chief diversity officers to increase the representation of Hispanics at all levels in corporate America. In addition, he directs programs and initiatives aimed at encouraging Fortune 500 companies to increase Hispanic inclusion in corporate America. Mr. Wilson is considered one of the foremost national leaders on executive-level diversity, equity, and inclusion. He is a featured speaker at numerous annual convenings in the U.S. and globally as well as a source on the topics of diversity and inclusion on corporate boards, C-suite pipelines, CEO ascension, corporate acculturation, strategic board service, and inclusion empowerment. As the public face of HACR, Mr. Wilson promotes The Power of Hispanic Inclusion through direct corporate advocacy, thought leadership engagements, traditional media, and outreach to organizations, employee resource groups, and diversity leaders. His focus on elevating diverse talent to corporate boards extends to all women and people of color through his service as chair of the Alliance for Board Diversity. In May 2023, Mr. Wilson was sworn into President Biden’s Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics.