Fernanda Ogazon takes charge as CEO amidst industry shake-up

In the United States, Fernanda Ogazon stepped into the leadership role of CEO and President at American Art Resources on December 2, 2024. This significant appointment marks a milestone in the organization's history as Ogazon is the first Latina to achieve this position, following Shannon Kimich, who served as the second CEO for the past five years. American Art Resources has established a strong reputation over its more than three decades of operation, specializing in art consulting for healthcare, corporate, and hospitality design. The firm has successfully completed over 20,000 projects across more than 300 million square feet, showcasing their commitment to transforming environments through artistic expression. Ogazon, who brings more than 15 years of experience at the intersection of art and business, has a powerful academic background that complements her professional expertise. She holds a Master’s in Art Business from Sotheby's Institute of Art in New York and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History from Iberoamericana University in Mexico City. Bilingual in Spanish and English, she emphasizes inclusive leadership practices while committed to innovative growth at American Art Resources. Her vision for the future aims to expand the organization’s influence and creative output, further solidifying its status as a women-led enterprise. Ogazon’s leadership is expected to shape a new era for the firm, based on the legacy and principles of creativity, collaboration, and precision. In her first statements after taking up the role, she expressed gratitude for the opportunity, highlighting the importance of her predecessors in paving the way for her leadership role. Ogazon intends to build upon the existing legacy and work collaboratively with her talented team to push boundaries in art consulting.