, /PRNewswire/ — Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, announces the retirement of Carlos Ortiz after 35 years as Vice President and General Counsel and appoints Jesús Vázquez as the new General Counsel of Goya Foods.
Since 1989, Carlos Ortizhas safeguarded the company’s legal rights, advised its leadership on various legal matters such as corporate governance, labor laws, and intellectual property, and played a crucial role in enhancing Goya’s brand and revenue. Prior to his tenure at Goya, Ortiz worked as an auditor, tax consultant, law clerk, and litigator. Deeply committed to serving legal and Hispanic communities, he held numerous leadership positions, including National President of the Hispanic National Bar Association, advocating for the appointment of the first Hispanic American Supreme Court Justice and influencing the appointment of many Hispanic federal judges. Ortiz, an attorney and certified public accountant, holds degrees in Accounting and Law, and has received numerous accolades, including being named …