Rómulo L. “Romy” Díaz, Jr. is a distinguished attorney and corporate leader whose professional career reflects a steadfast commitment to excellence, public service, and community strengthening. He currently serves as Principal of Turtle on Post LLC, a firm dedicated to board advisory services and corporate governance.
His expertise and strategic vision have led him to key roles on numerous boards, including the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, the PBJ Foundation, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Latino Corporate Directors Association, the National Association of Corporate Directors (Philadelphia), and the Pan American Association of Philadelphia.
Díaz’s career has been marked by notable leadership across both the public and private sectors. As General Counsel of PECO Energy, Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas utility, he became a recognized authority in corporate governance and energy regulation. Earlier, he left a deep imprint in public service as City Solicitor of Philadelphia and as Assistant Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
He began his career at the U.S. Department of Energy, where he held senior positions, including Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Energy.
A graduate with honors in Liberal Arts from the University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor from the same institution’s School of Law, Díaz has consistently paired academic excellence with a work ethic grounded in integrity, innovation, and the common good.
Beyond his professional achievements, Díaz is a strong advocate for sustainable development, diversity, and inclusion. His active participation in nonprofit organizations reflects a genuine commitment to expanding opportunity and building bridges across communities.
Rómulo L. “Romy” Díaz, Jr.: Principal at Turtle on Post LLC and a reference in corporate governance
Rómulo L. “Romy” Díaz, Jr. es un destacado abogado y líder corporativo cuya trayectoria profesional refleja un compromiso constante con la excelencia, el servicio público y el fortalecimiento de la comunidad. Actualmente, se desempeña como director de Turtle on Post LLC, empresa dedicada a servicios de asesoría y gobernanza de juntas directivas.
Su experiencia y visión estratégica lo han llevado a ocupar posiciones clave en distintos consejos, entre ellos el Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, la PBJ Foundation, el Philadelphia Museum of Art, Latino Corporate Directors Association, National Association of Corporate Directors (Philadelphia), y Pan American Association of Philadelphia.
Su carrera ha sido marcada por una notable capacidad de liderazgo en los sectores público y privado. Como Consejero General de PECO Energy, la mayor compañía de electricidad y gas natural de Pennsylvania, Díaz se consolidó como referente en gobernanza corporativa y regulación energética. Previamente, dejó una profunda huella en el servicio público como City Solicitor de Philadelphia y como Assistant Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Inició su trayectoria en el Departamento de Energía de los Estados Unidos, donde ocupó puestos de alta responsabilidad, incluido el de Asesor y Subjefe de Gabinete del Secretario de Energía.
Graduado en Artes Liberales con honores en la University of Texas en Austin y doctor en Derecho por la Facultad de Derecho de la misma institución, Díaz ha combinado siempre su excelencia académica con una ética de trabajo centrada en la integridad, la innovación y el bien común.
Más allá de sus logros profesionales, Díaz es un firme defensor del desarrollo sostenible, la diversidad y la inclusión. Su participación activa en organizaciones sin fines de lucro refleja un compromiso auténtico con la promoción de oportunidades y la construcción de puentes entre comunidades.
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