Leigh Guglielmo, senior vice president of Republic Business Credit, has been elected president of the Turnaround Management Association’s Louisiana chapter. Guglielmo will serve a one-year term during which she will aim to advance the chapter’s mission to provide networking and education opportunities to professionals in the restructuring, bankruptcy and finance industries.
“I’m honored to be elected president and excited to lead the Louisiana TMA chapter,” Guglielmo said. “Our members are highly knowledgeable and proactive in contributing to our community. My primary goal is to foster that environment while attracting new members through valuable networking events and professional development opportunities.”
Guglielmo’s tenure aligns with the 2025 TMA Annual Conference set to take place in New Orleans in October 2025, which Guglielmo sees as a prime opportunity to showcase the Louisiana chapter.
“Hosting the 2025 Annual Conference in New Orleans is a fantastic opportunity for our members to connect with colleagues from around the country,” Guglielmo said. “We’re thrilled to contribute to a successful conference and highlight all our city has to offer.”
Guglielmo brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She joined the Republic team in 2011 bringing over 20 years of professional sales experience. Active in the local community, Guglielmo is involved with the Secured Finance Network and the Association of Corporate Growth in addition to her work with TMA. Her expertise has been recognized industry-wide, with Guglielmo being celebrated as one of the Secured Finance Network’s Top Women in Secured Finance in 2022 and the ABFJ Journal’s Top Women in Asset-Based Lending in 2024.
“Leigh’s unwavering integrity, passion and dedication to providing the best options to her clients have made her a leader in the field,” Robert Meyers, president of Republic, said. “She’s been an invaluable leader within our organization and community, and we are excited to see her recognized on a national level.”
