Terri Batch

Terri  Batch is President and CEO of Global LA, a 501(c)(3)  non-profit organization established by the Los Angeles Mayor's Office of International Affairs and local business leaders to attract foreign direct investment to the city ahead of the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

The organization was established to tell LA's story to a foreign audience in order to drive investment to the region that creates well-paying jobs.  It is funded by the City of Los Angeles and members from local and foreign business communities that  support this effort to build a resilient economy for LA residents.

With over 20 years of experience in international trade, export promotion, and diversity and inclusion, Terri leads a dynamic team that attracts foreign investment, entrepreneurs, students, and nonprofits to the region and showcases its diverse and vibrant economy.