Valero Energy Corporation (VLO, “Valero”) announced that Fred M. Diaz has been elected as an independent director to Valero’s board of directors (the “Board”) and has joined the Board’s Nominating/Governance and Public Policy Committee, effective immediately.
Mr. Diaz most recently served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. He has extensive experience in the global transportation industry, and previously served in various executive and senior management roles at Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in Japan, Nissan Motor Corporation, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, where he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of both the Ram Truck brand and Chrysler Mexico.
“We are honored to welcome Fred to our board. He brings a valuable perspective on the transportation sector through his experience as a business leader across the globe,” said Joe Gorder, Valero’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Diaz was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas and currently serves on the board of directors of SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc., Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. and Archer Aviation Inc. Mr. Diaz is a Director Member of the Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) and a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Board Leadership Fellow.
