SodexhoUSA, Gaithersburg, MD
George Muñoz was named to a strategic business advisory board at SodexhoUSA, the leading provider of food and facilities management in the United States, with $5.8 billion in annual revenue and 110,000+ employees.
Time Magazine
George Muñoz, according to Time Magazine, typifies the most desirable assets in the new breed of corporate board member; smart, connected, and experienced. Time continued: Trying times mean the need for a different style of leader - for Marriott International that meant Muñoz.
Business Forward
Washington Business Forward Magazine lauded George Muñoz as one of the region's 40 biggest players for his leadership of OPIC, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. At OPIC, Muñoz was in charge of an $18 billion portfolio, 200 employees and had to justify the organization's existence to a Congress full of Republicans who wanted to legislate it away.
Marriott International
Muñoz serves on the board of directors of Marriott International. He was elected to the board in the summer of 2002. J.W. Marriott cited Muñoz's deep understanding of international business issues and cross border commerce. Marriott International, Inc. is a leading worldwide hospitality company with more than 2,800 lodging properties in the United States and 69 other countries and territories. In 2003, the company reported sales of $9 billion.
Anixter International
Anixter International named George Muñoz to their Board of Directors. Anixter President and CEO Robert Grubbs says Muñoz's knowledge of emerging markets and international business will strengthen Anixter's Board. Anixter International is the world's leading distributor of communication products, electrical and electronic wire & cable and a leading distributor of fasteners and other small parts to Original Equipment Manufacturers
Altria Group Inc.
Muñoz joined the Altria Group, Inc Board of Directors in the fall of 2004. "With his broad business, legal and government background, I know he will make significant contributions." Altria's chairman commented on the appointment of Muñoz. Altria Group, Inc. is the parent company of Kraft Foods Inc., Philip Morris International Inc., Philip Morris USA Inc. and Philip Morris Capital Corporation. Altria Group, Inc. also owns a 36% interest in SABMiller plc. In 2003 Altria Group, Inc. recorded net revenues of $81.8 billion.
Hispanic Magazine
Muñoz is hailed by Hispanic Magazine for building American business overseas through his leadership of OPIC, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. Muñoz explains his views on international trade and investment in this comprehensive profile story. Muñoz discusses the importance of the emerging Latin American market.
Albuquerque Tribune
Muñoz's leadership of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) is examined by the Albuquerque Tribune. Muñoz's demonstrated to United States Congressional leadership that the federal agency actually produced jobs for Americans and is the model of economic efficiency. Muñoz also explains how small businesses need to participate and can compete in the global marketplace.