LOS ANGELES (May 24, 2023) - Ariela Nerubay, CMO of Curacao, the largest Hispanic-serving retailer on the West Coast, has been honored with a nomination for the 2023 Women's Leadership Awards. The award, presented by the Los Angeles Business Journal, will be announced on June 29, 2023, at the Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown.

The Women's Leadership Symposium and Awards, hosted by the Los Angeles Business Journal, spotlight the remarkable accomplishments of female executives contributing to the Los Angeles business landscape. Nerubay's nomination as the 2023 Executive of the Year is a testament to her significant impact on Curacao's business strategy and brand positioning over the past five years. As the CMO, Nerubay has consistently steered Curacao towards growth and innovation, proving instrumental to the brand's success.

"I'm both honored and humbled to be nominated for this esteemed industry award acknowledging the role of women in business leadership. I accept this nomination on behalf of all the women who have inspired and supported me throughout my journey," said Ariela Nerubay EVP and CMO of Curacao. "This is a reflection of our team's hard work, commitment, collaborative efforts, and the innovative spirit that drives Curacao's expansion within and beyond the Hispanic communities we serve."

"Seeing Ariela receive this well-deserved nomination fills us with immense pride," said Ron Azarkman, CEO at Curacao. "Her creativity, dedication, and unique problem-solving abilities have inspired her team and significantly contributed to Curacao's growth and success in an era when many retailers are downsizing."

About Curacao and its Curacao Foundation

Since its founding in 1978, Curacao has been guided by its mission to improve customers' lives by extending credit options to hardworking, low-to-moderate-income individuals needing high-quality home and tech products, travel, export and money transfer services at low monthly payments. At Curacao, customers can buy price-protected top brands and services on interest-protected credit while supporting the community. In addition, Curacao allocates a percentage of every purchase to support the advancement of its local communities through the Curacao Foundation. Curacao is an omnichannel retailer and lender serving customers online, over the phone, and in person in English and Spanish in Arizona, California and Nevada.

For more information, visit iCuracao.com.

Established in 2002, The Curacao Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to building a future in which communities are financially strong, socially empowered, respected and included. The Curacao Foundation has worked with over 100 charities, organizations and institutions focusing on financial literacy, health, well-being, education and immigration all within a 10-mile radius of a Curacao retail location. In addition, the foundation supports community partner organizations through general operation and program grants.

For more information, visit iCuracao.com, iCuracao.com/beat, and foundation.iCuracao.com

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