NACD Atlanta Appoints New Board Chair, Marisol Angelini, and Board Directors, Edwina Payne and Stephen Powell

Atlanta, Georgia, January 6, 2026 — The Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), has named Marisol Angelini, Board Chair, and Edwina Payne and Stephen Powell, Board Directors, of NACD Atlanta.

“I am so pleased that Marisol Angelini has accepted the role of Chair of our NACD Atlanta Board. Her energy and passion around membership engagement is a model for our entire Board. Her previous Board Experience with Bush Brothers and her current Board Leadership with Castillo Hermanos and AMVAC give her a great perspective to lead our organization over the next two years. I can't wait to see how she continues to elevate our entire organization and give her a heartfelt thanks for her service”, said Cindy Baerman, Chair Emeritus, NACD Atlanta.

Marisol Angelini, NACD.DC

Marisol Angelini serves on the boards of American Vanguard (NYSE: AVD), and Castillo Hermanos bringing more than 30 years of global operating, marketing, and commercial leadership experience across consumer goods, beverages, and technology-enabled industries. At Castillo Hermanos, one of Central America’s largest and most diversified family enterprises, Marisol contributes to long-term strategy, governance modernization, and commercial transformation across businesses spanning beverages, food, logistics, and retail. At AMVAC, a global leader in agricultural technologies and crop-protection solutions, Marisol provides strategic oversight in portfolio innovation, sustainability, digital agriculture, and global market expansion.

She serves as a C-suite advisor and executive mentor with the Ariel Group, a global leadership-development firm where Marisol coaches senior executives to strengthen influence, elevate strategic clarity, and lead with purpose. Marisol is also engaged with Endeavor Global Inc. as a business leader, expert, and coach to high-growth companies worldwide, serving on several advisory boards and guiding founders on scaling, commercial strategy, and organizational capability.

In addition, she previously served on the board of Bush Brothers & Company, a 100-plus-year-old family enterprise and the leading branded bean manufacturer in the United States, and Jugos del Valle, a joint venture with The Coca-Cola Company in Brazil.

Marisol’s executive career includes senior leadership roles at The Coca-Cola Company, where she served as CMO/VP of Marketing across multiple operating units (Mexico, Brazil, Central America, Central & Eastern Europe) and as General Manager of the global Glaceau business while also leading the global Water and Tea categories. Earlier in her career, she held leadership roles at Procter & Gamble in Latin America across multiple categories. She has played key roles in multiple acquisitions at both companies, driving profitable integration and growth.

She holds an MBA from Mercer University and a BA from Georgia State University, and has completed executive programs at Wharton, UCLA, and the Kellogg School of Management.

“I am honored to accept the position of Chair of the Board for NACD Atlanta. NACD plays a critical role in advancing governance excellence, strengthening director effectiveness, and supporting the continuous development of board leaders. I look forward to working with my fellow directors, chapter members, sponsors and partners to further our mission, deepen engagement across the Atlanta governance community, and uphold the highest standards of accountability, diversity, and strategic oversight. It is a privilege to serve in this capacity and to contribute to the continued advancement of board leadership,” said Marisol Angelini, NACD Atlanta Board Chair.

“I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome and work alongside Edwina Payne and Stephen Powell as the newest members of the NACD Atlanta Board of Directors…” said Marisol Angelini, NACD Atlanta Board Chair.

Edwina Payne, NACD.DC

Edwina Payne is a seasoned board director and global executive with over three decades of leadership in technology, supply chain, and business transformation across highly regulated industries, including life sciences, financial services, and consumer goods.

Edwina currently serves on the Boards of Directors for Royal Neighbors of America and Sunrise Banks, and previously served on the Board of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta.

Her executive career includes CIO and senior leadership roles at Varsity Brands, McKesson, Zimmer Biomet, Johnson & Johnson, Kellogg’s, and Avanos Medical.

Edwina holds a bachelor’s degree in computer technology from Purdue University and is a NACD Certified Director.

Stephen Powell

Stephen Powell invests in, advises, and serves on the boards of consumer-facing private and public companies with a focus on consumer and business services.

Currently, Stephen serves as Lead Director and Chair of the Compensation Committee of OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: OSW).

Stephen earned a BS in Commerce and an MBA from the University of Virginia.

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