Diversity and Inclusion
Hispanic Heritage Month 2025: Diana Treviño
Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture in the US and takes place each year from September 15 to October 15.
The theme this year is “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future” so, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ve spoken to inspiring Hispanic and Latino leaders across our three core markets to learn about their heritage, how it’s shaped their lives and careers and how it will inspire future generations.
In this interview we hear from Diana Treviño, is an accomplished physical and financial commodity origination and trading executive and Board Director with 20 years of domestic and international leadership in strategic growth and market expansion. She has experience working for global trading organizations (Shell), independent refiners (CITGO) , and the banking industry (IADB), leading complex cross-border deals and creating new opportunities throughout the Americas and beyond.
How has your Hispanic/Latino heritage shaped your leadership style and career journey?
Being born and raised in Mexico and later emigrating to the United States, I quickly learned resilience, adaptability and analyzing new environments. Every hurdle became a lesson in perseverance, shaping me into a leader who bridges cultures and builds trust.
In energy, this cultural fluency has been invaluable – whether negotiating access to a terminal in the Caribbean, securing a crude off-take agreement in South America, leading a new country entry in Africa, or advancing LNG investments in the U.S.
What traditions or values from your background do you bring into your work and leadership?
Latino culture emphasizes relationships, trust, and community – values that translate directly into dealmaking. Whether at the local, regional or global level, business is ultimately built on respect and long-term trust. My background has shaped me into a negotiator who can connect authentically, build partnerships and close deals across diverse markets and cultures.
What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to you personally and professionally?
For me, Hispanic Heritage Month is both a moment of pride and a call to action. Our community in the U.S. is a powerhouse – over 62 million strong, with more than $3.4 trillion in purchasing power. We represent nearly 15% of eligible voters, a decisive force at the polls. And by 2030, 1 in 5 U.S. workers will be Hispanic, making our role central to the nation’s growth.
But along this trend, there are challenges we must address. Pay disparity continues to affect advancement. Too many still lack access to formal higher education that drives upward mobility. There is also a critical need for greater financial literacy and planning, so families can build wealth, be well protected, and pass it on. And we must see more Hispanics and Latinos represented at the executive level and in board roles, where decisions that shape industries and communities are made.
What does “home” mean to you, and how has that shaped your journey?
“Home” will always be Mexico, where I learned resilience and the values that shaped me. But today, the United States is my home – the place where I live, build my career, and take responsibility to be a catalyst for change. Here is where I want to make a difference: opening doors, structuring deals and creating opportunities for others in the energy industry.
Looking ahead, how do you hope to inspire future Hispanic/Latino leaders in your industry?
I want to show that being Hispanic is not just part of who we are – it is a competitive advantage.
Our heritage equips us to open markets, build trust and close deals at the local, regional, and global level. My goal is to inspire the next generation of Hispanic and Latino leaders to embrace their culture as a source of strength – whether negotiating an acquisition, structuring a long-term partnership, or advancing major energy investments worldwide.
Is there anything else you’d like to share?
A note of encouragement written from my heart. Una frase de aliento escrita con el corazón en la mano.
Either you are first, second, or third generation, or just arrived to this country—this note is for you. Ya sea que seas primera, segunda o tercera generación, o que hayas llegado recién a este país, esta nota es para ti.
El camino del inmigrante está lleno de retos únicos, pero también de oportunidades extraordinarias. A quienes llegaron a este país con sueños grandes: sigan brillando.
Perseveren, destaquen, abran camino para otros, y hagan que su voz se escuche.
Su historia importa. Su presencia inspira. Y su legado será faro para muchos más.
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We’d to extend our gratitude to Diana for sharing her experience, perspectives and insights with us for this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month.
Alex Moses, Partner, Commodities
T: +1 (346) 504-8696 E: alex.moses@weareprocogroup.com
