As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Jayzen welcomes Margaret Lazo to the show. Starting her human resources career in retailing, Margaret brings a wealth of knowledge across several industries and has built a passion for helping organizations navigate change. She is a huge advocate for diversity and has worked tirelessly to develop a sense of community and belonging for her workforce. 
Margaret Lazo is Chief Human Resources Officer for Univision Communications Inc., the leading media company serving Hispanic America. In this role, she leads all aspects of people strategy including talent development, organizational design, total rewards, employee experience and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Guest Bio
 Margaret Lazo 
Chief Human Resources Officer 
Univision Communications Inc. 
Margaret Lazo is Chief Human Resources Officer for Univision Communications Inc., the leading media company serving Hispanic America. In this role, she leads all aspects of people strategy including talent development, organizational design, total rewards, employee experience and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Since joining Univision in 2016, Margaret has brought expertise to contemporize the human capital function during a period of significant evolution, transformation and growth for the company as it increases its global reach through new products, services and acquisitions. In addition, she serves as Chair of the Univision Foundation. 
Previously, she served as Human Resources Leader for GE Capital’s Commercial Lending and Leasing businesses for the Americas. While there, she oversaw the sale and disposition of a significant portfolio of assets along with the transition of employees to successor companies. From 2012 to 2013, Margaret was with the global Commercial Real Estate business during a period of turnaround and growth. In addition, she co-led the GE Hispanic Forum employee resource group and served on GE’s Diversity Council.  
Prior to GE Capital, Margaret held several human resources leadership roles at NBC Universal across New York, Miami, and Los Angeles, including EVP of Human Resources for the cable & broadcast entertainment and digital properties, as well as SVP of Human Resources for Telemundo Communications Group and VP of Human Resources for NBC’s owned Television Stations division. Margaret played a critical role during a tenure marked by high growth in cable networks, digital investment and transformation, and the company’s strategic entry into the Hispanic media market. She began her career in human resources management at retailer, Macy’s.  
Lazo holds a B.S. Communications and Business from St. John’s University. She currently serves on the Boards of Hispanic Federation, whose mission is to empower and advance the Hispanic community; and the T. Howard Foundation, advancing diverse careers in media. 
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