The Honorable Donald M. Remy, Founder and CEO of The Remy Group, is a distinguished leader with extensive experience in government, corporate, and legal sectors. As the 9th Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, he managed a $325 billion budget, 450,000 employees, and the largest integrated healthcare, benefits, and cemetery systems in the U.S., earning a meritorious service award for his transformative leadership. Previously, as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer at the NCAA, he oversaw strategic planning, media rights, operations, and legal affairs for the $1 billion organization, advocating for athlete experience and driving operational improvements. Earlier in his career, he served as a partner at Latham & Watkins and O’Melveny & Myers, handling complex litigation, compliance, and crisis management, as well as in senior roles at Fannie Mae, where he supported multifamily community redevelopment after Hurricane Katrina.
A hall-of-distinction alum of Louisiana State University and a cum laude graduate of Howard University School of Law, Remy has also served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General and Assistant to the General Counsel for the U.S. Army. A decorated U.S. Army officer and U.S. President’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, he has driven culture change and long-term strategic growth across diverse organizations. His board affiliations include The Mayo Clinic, AlixPartners, and AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly, among others. Recognized as one of the Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America & the Law, Remy continues to leverage his expertise in problem-solving, governance, and leadership development to deliver impactful results across industries.
