CRISTINA GONZALEZ

In her role as Staples’ chief legal officer, Gonzalez oversees all facets of the Framingham-headquartered office supply company’s legal department including corporate, operations, employment, litigation and compliance support. She’s also responsible for advising senior leadership, developing talent, and managing a significant budget. At Staples, she founded and co-chairs HOLA, an employee affinity group for Hispanics and Latinos that also participates in a number of community service projects. Gonzalez holds an M.B.A from George Washington University and a law degree from Georgetown University. She’s involved in numerous boards and professional associations including the Association for Latino Professionals.