Rudy Rodriguez leads Minneapolis-based Ameriprise’s diversity and inclusion strategy, which focuses on recruiting diverse candidates and developing the next generation of leaders. Under his leadership, the company has increased recruiting and retention of women and BIPOC employees for five years.

Rodriguez is also chair of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association D&I Committee and speaks on D&I best practices at financial services industry events. He serves on the board of LatinoLEAD and is the D&I chair for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.