Az Big Media will be profiling one of the Most Influential Women in Arizona for 2026 each day leading up to the celebratory dinner on August 20, 2025. Today, meet Anna Madrid, executive vice president for Derek Builders.
From a field of more than 2,200 women under consideration, the Most Influential Women in Arizona were selected by the editorial board of Az Business magazine and a panel of 12 former Most Influential Women. The Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2026 will be honored at a celebratory dinner on Aug. 20, 2026, at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix. The Spotlight Award Sponsor for the Most Influential Women of 2026 is CORE Construction, the Special Gift Sponsor is Tarbell’s, the VIP Sponsor is GCON, the VIP Reception Sponsor is Cullum Homes, the Cover Photo Shoot Sponsor is Greenberg Traurig, the Beverage Sponsor is Arizona Escrow & Financial, the Valet Sponsor in Stevens-Leinweber, the Floral Sponsor is PCL Construction, the Dessert Sponsor is SottoPelle and Tutera Medical, the 360 Photo Booth Sponsor is Clayco, the Step-and -Repeat Sponsor is Morris Hall, the Digital Sponsor is Desert Diamond Casinos, the Floral Provider is PJs Flowers and the Production Sponsor is Merestone.
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Anna Madrid, executive vice president, Derek Builders
Background: Madrid is an Arizona native whose professional career began 30 years ago with Westcor Partners, a commercial real estate developer specializing in the ground-up construction of retail shopping centers. Leveraging her expertise in leasing and business development, she transitioned from the developer side into tenant representation, where she led strategic growth initiatives and expanded her clients’ national brand presence. In 2019, she joined Derek Builders, where she applied her extensive experience in launching and scaling business divisions, driving organizational growth, and leading high-performing teams.
Advice to younger self: “Believe in yourself sooner. Stop worrying about having everything figured out already. Understand that career paths rarely unfold exactly as planned, and growth often comes from unexpected opportunities and challenges.”
Surprising fact: “One fact about me that most people don’t expect is that I’m a singer/songwriter. While much of my career has centered around business leadership and strategic growth, my creative side has always played an important role in shaping how I think and connect with others.”
