Dia Simms serves as the CEO of Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal, a new independent spirits brand launched in November 2020. Simms brings an impressive track record of building successful brands and her entrepreneurial spirit and deep expertise in the spirits industry to Lobos 1707.
In May 2021, Simms Co-Founded Pronghorn, a 10-year initiative to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion in the spirits industry. Simms was listed as “One of the Most Powerful Executives in the Industry'' by Billboard in 2017 and 2018 and named to the Ebony 'Power 100' list. Simms graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Morgan State University. In addition, she obtained a master’s degree in Management from the Florida Institute of Technology.
Dia’s accomplished career trajectory proves that commitment and hard work pay off. In her course, she discusses her career moves, her approach to business, fighting for equality, the importance of diversity, creating brand profiles, and how to be most successful in the workplace.
