About Javier Loya
Javier Loya is Chairman and Co-CEO of commodities broker OTC Global Holdings (OTCGH), a company he co-founded in 2007 and has led to become the largest independent interdealer brokerage in the world. Javier is also the founder and Chairman of GETCHOICE, a national energy software company founded in 2002, and which empowers clients to become smarter and greener by providing technology-based energy, telecom, and utility management services.
Javier was recognized by the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as “Entrepreneur of the Year” in 2002, and in 2007 was honored by the Greater Houston Partnership as an “Emerging Leader.” In 2004, the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce named Javier Loya its “Hispanic Businessman of the Year” and in the same year he received the John Jay Award for distinguished professional achievement from Columbia University. In 2010, Javier received the prestigious Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of the Year” award, one of the business world’s highest honors. Additionally, Javier served on the Board of Regents for Texas Southern University from 2007-2009 and on the Board of Directors for several charitable organizations across Houston.
OTCGH has been named to the Houston Chronicle’s “Chron 100” list of the top privately-held companies multiple times, in addition to being named the “fastest growing company in Houston” by the Houston Business Journal in 2008. The company has been selected five times “Broker of the Year” by Energy Risk in 2011, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2022, recognizing its excellence among peers across the globe.
Javier Loya’s passion for sports has led him to be a founding partner of the NFL Houston Texans and the Major League Rugby Houston SaberCats. The lessons learned from coaches and teammates remain a significant part of his life and impact the way he runs his business, cares for his family, and supports those in need. Javier is actively involved in the Greater Houston Football Senior Showcase, which has generated over $160 million in scholastic aid for more than 4,000 participants since its inception in 2008. Its success was so great that Javier Loya decided to form the Greater El Paso Football Showcase Combine, which allows him to give back to the student athletes in his hometown. Since 2011, over 150 high school seniors from the El Paso area have earned over $16 million in scholarships. Many of these deserving but underserved students are the first in their families to attend college, bringing them opportunities otherwise undiscovered. By reinforcing academic and athletic success, drive, diligence and hard work, Javier has helped the next generation realize the unlimited possibilities that stem from a commitment to both school and sports.
Javier Loya is married to Lucinda Vincent-Loya and is the devoted father of two teenage girls, Ana Luca and Elena who currently attend University of Southern California. He graduated from Columbia University in New York City in 1991 and currently lives in Houston, Texas.
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Javier’s Latest Posts
Innovate to Overcome: Using Limitations to Fuel Competitive Growth
In today’s competitive business landscape, limitations are often viewed as obstacles. Whether it’s budget constraints, limited resources, or a small market share, these hurdles can seem like barriers to growth. However, some of the most successful companies in the...
The Technological Drivers of the Maritime Industry
The maritime industry, a cornerstone of global trade and transport, is undergoing a technological revolution. Driven by advancements in robotics and automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI), the sector is not only enhancing...
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