Anthonie Goudemond has served as Senior Vice President and Head of Human Resources for Siemens Healthineers Diagnostics since May 2010. He currently is the Global HR Business Partner responsible for the Laboratory Diagnostics and Point of Care Diagnostics Business Areas. Previously, Anthonie was Vice President, Human Resources, Siemens Healthcare USA.
Anthonie has more than 25 years of experience with Siemens in several roles of increasing responsibility in the functions of HR, Strategic Services, Finance and Reporting, Internal Audit and Corporate Strategic Audit. Since joining Siemens in 1995 as an Organization & Methods officer in the Corporate Strategic Services function in South Africa, Anthonie has been recognized for his global strategic business focus. Over the course of his career, he has gained significant experience working in countries in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia/New Zealand, and has amassed extensive knowledge of the global complexities of the Siemens business. He has spent the predominant part of his career in the Siemens Healthineers business.
Anthonie holds a Bachelor of Arts and an Honors degree in International Relations and Industrial Sociology as well as an MBA in International Business and Strategy from the University of Witwatersand, South Africa.
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Cal LaRoche, a brilliant and dedicated advisor and champion of the Ron Brown Scholar Program, who left us on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025.
Born in New York in January 1946, Cal graduated from Central State University in Ohio, where he joined the Eta Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. His career spanned decades of leadership and innovation, beginning at the National Security Agency and continuing through key roles at IBM, SkyTel Communications, and The Orkand Corporation.
A visionary entrepreneur, Cal later co-founded DC Ventures and Associates.
His commitment to service was unwavering. Cal chaired the Boards of Trustees at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda and Norwood School and served with distinction for 15 years on the Advisory Board of the Ron Brown Scholar Program. His leadership extended to the Beta Mu, Boulé Foundation Board, where he served as Chair, and to Patients For Affordable Drugs, where he was a founding board member and Treasurer.
An avid golfer and advocate for equity in the sport, Cal co-founded the Pro-Duffer/Carter Foundation Scholarship to promote diversity in golf. A long-time member of TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, he was as passionate about creating opportunity as he was about the game itself.
Cal’s legacy is carried on by his beloved family: his mother, Lucille “Gloria” David; his wife, Esperanza, and their sons, CJ and Ethan; his former wife, Cheryl LaRoche; their daughters, Gina LaRoche, Renee LaRoche-Morris, and Danielle LaRoche; six grandchildren; and his siblings. His wisdom, warmth, and unwavering belief in the potential of young people will remain an enduring part of the Ron Brown Scholar community.
We are forever grateful for Cal’s enduring support, leadership, and love. He leaves behind a legacy of excellence, generosity, and deep humanity. He will be deeply missed.
