Mr. Rovzar, age 57, is a Partner in the Latin America practice group of White & Case LLP, a global law firm. He has a J.D. from the National University of Mexico and is authorized to practice law in Mexico. Mr. Rovzar has previous experience as an investment banker from 1988 to 1994 and he served as a chief executive or member of senior management for several portfolio companies.
Mr. Rovzar sits on the boards of several companies, including: Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A. (FEMSA), Coca-Cola Femsa, S.A. (KOF), Grupo BIMBO, S.A. and Grupo Comex. He is also a member of the advisory board of Grupo ACIR Communicaciones, S.A. de C.V. and is a director of Compañía Occidental Mexicana, S.A. Mr. Rovzar devotes substantial time to philanthropic activities in Mexico and abroad. He is an active board member of Procura, A.C., Appleseed, Reintegra, A.C., ProVivah, Endeavor Mexico, the U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, the Society of the Americas in New York and the Patronato del Instituto Nacional de Pediatría. Mr. Rovzar chairs the Board of the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas, is a member of the Board of International Overseers of Tufts University, the Center on Philanthropy of Indiana University and the Mexican Mediation Institute, among other professional organizations. Mr. Rovzar did not serve as a director of any other publicly-traded companies during the period from 2004 to 2008.
Scotiabank Board Details:
- Director since December 31, 2005
- Member of: Audit and Conduct Review Committee and Corporate Governance and Pension Committee
- Has until fiscal 2013 to meet Share Ownership Guidelines
- Independent
- Latest Retirement Date: ineligible for re-election in April 2022