Board of Directors

James Costos served as the United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain and the Principality of Andorra from August 2013 to January 2017. Before his diplomatic service, he held leadership roles in the entertainment and international business sectors. Notably, Mr. Costos was Vice President at Home Box Office (HBO) from 2007 to 2013, and his executive experience also includes leadership positions at Revolution Studios, Tod’s S.p.A., and Hermès of Paris. Currently, Mr. Costos holds the position of President at Secuoya Studios, a global Spanish TV and film content production studio headquartered in Madrid. He is also involved in the global venture technology group at Dentons, where he serves as a Senior Managing Director. In addition to his professional endeavors, Mr. Costos is dedicated to cultural and humanitarian causes. He serves on the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board and sits on the boards of the Hispanic Society of America and the Human Rights Campaign, the largest LGBTQ+ advocacy and political lobbying organization in the United States. Mr. Costos earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts.