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Margarita Paláu-Hernández
Chairman at
CONDUENT INCORPORATED
Net worth: 722 833 $ as of 2026-02-27
Profile
Margarita Paláu-Hernández is the founder of Hernandez Ventures LLC, established in 1988, serving as Chief Executive Officer.
Current jobs include Independent Chairman at Conduent, Inc. starting 2026; Vice Chairman-Smithsonian National Latino Board at Smithsonian Latino Center since 2019; Vice Chairman at American Latino Museum; Director at Herbalife International, Inc.; Director at Xerox Corp.
since 2021; Independent Director at Apartment Income REIT LP since 2021; Director at Xerox (Nederland) BV since 2021; Independent Director at Icahn Enterprises LP starting 2025; Trustee at the University of San Diego since 2017; Member at Pacific Council on International Policy since 2017; Member at Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars; and Chair-National Reunion Campaign at UCLA School of Law from 2010 to 2016.
Former jobs include Independent Director at Occidental Petroleum Corp.
from 2020 to 2022; Independent Director at ALJ Regional Holdings, Inc. from 2015 to 2019; Independent Director at Herbalife Ltd. from 2018 to 2021; Independent Director at International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. from 2024 to 2025; Independent Director at Xerox Holdings Corp.
from 2021 to 2024; Independent Director at Apartment Income REIT Corp.
from 2021 to 2024; Trustee at the University of San Diego from 2007 to 2016; and Attorney at McCutchen, Black, Verleger & Shea from 1985 to 1988.
Education includes undergraduate degree from the University of San Diego and graduate degree from UCLA School of Law.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CONDUENT, INC. 0.23% | 2026-03-22 | 360,313 ( 0.23% ) | 526 057 $ | 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-03-02 | 2,393 ( 0% ) | 196 776 $ | 2026-02-27 |
Margarita Paláu-Hernández active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CONDUENT INCORPORATED | Chairman | 2026-01-15 |
| ICAHN ENTERPRISES L.P. | Director/Board Member | 2025-10-31 |
Apartment Income REIT LP
 Apartment Income REIT LP Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-31 |
American Latino Museum | Director/Board Member | - |
Xerox (Nederland) BV | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-31 |
Xerox Corp.
 Xerox Corp. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Manufactures and sells print & digital document products through online and provides related management software solutions | Director/Board Member | 2021-05-19 |
UCLA School of Law
 UCLA School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-31 |
Smithsonian Latino Center | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2016-07-31 |
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
 Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Former positions of Margarita Paláu-Hernández
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Training of Margarita Paláu-Hernández
Experiences
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
61
1st degree connections
20
1st degree companies
Male
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 20 |
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Herbalife International, Inc.
 Herbalife International, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Manufactures and distributes dietary supplements | Health Technology |
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
 International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures food flavor compounds, pharmaceutical excipients, cosmetic active and natural health ingredients | Consumer Non-Durables |
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
 Occidental Petroleum Corp. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Explores, develops, produces and markets crude oil & natural gas and basic chemicals | Energy Minerals |
Xerox Corp.
Xerox Corp. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Manufactures and sells print & digital document products through online and provides related management software solutions | Electronic Technology |
Apartment Income REIT LP
Apartment Income REIT LP Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | Finance |
ALJ Regional Holdings, Inc. /Old/
 ALJ Regional Holdings, Inc. /Old/ Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a holding company that provides multi-channel contact center solutions | Commercial Services |
Herbalife Ltd.
 Herbalife Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures nutrition products | Consumer Non-Durables |
University of San Diego
 University of San Diego Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Pacific Council on International Policy
 Pacific Council on International Policy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates non-partisan membership based organization focused on foreign policy | Commercial Services |
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Icahn Enterprises LP
 Icahn Enterprises LP Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Operates as a diversified holdings company, which engages in investment, automotive, energy, gaming, railcar, food packaging, metals, real estate and home fashion businesses | Energy Minerals |
UCLA School of Law
UCLA School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
McCutchen, Black, Verleger & Shea | |
Xerox (Nederland) BV | |
Conduent, Inc.
 Conduent, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business process outsourcing services | Commercial Services |
Smithsonian Latino Center | |
Hernandez Ventures LLC
 Hernandez Ventures LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business services | Commercial Services |
Xerox Holdings Corp.
 Xerox Holdings Corp. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries manufactures and supplies printers, copiers and other office workflow products | Electronic Technology |
Apartment Income REIT Corp.
 Apartment Income REIT Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Owns and operates apartments | Finance |
American Latino Museum |
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