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At Hispanic Executive, we turn our spotlight on business’s most influential Latinos to shape the dialogue on Hispanic leadership and amplify the voices of those driving growth in the global marketplace.
This month, we’re showcasing seventeen Latino leaders across human resources, finance, legal, technology, and more who are shaping the future of their industries. They exemplify excellence, innovation, and leadership as they pave the way for 2025 and beyond.
Know a Hispanic leader that should be part of the Hispanic Executive network? Introduce us.
Human Resources
Antonio Pagán
Director of HR & Operations, Columbia Global
Columbia University
Antonio Pagán is an open and approachable leader who manages the complete employee lifecycle in New York City and at sites in eleven cities across the world for Columbia Global at Columbia University.
Connect with Antonio Pagán on LinkedIn
Diana Castrillon
VP of HR
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Diana Castrillon is an experienced HR leader within the hospitality space who worked at organizations like Mandalay Bay Casino, The Mirage, and MGM Resorts International before stepping into her current role as VP of HR at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in June 2024.
Connect with Diana Castrillon on LinkedIn
Mario Roque
Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Facilities, and Services
University of Rochester
For Mario Roque, one of the most important pieces of advice for D&I leaders is to work tenaciously and with integrity to show the value in the work.
Connect with Mario Roque on LinkedIn
Lupe León
Executive Director of People, Performance & Culture
University of California, Berkeley
Lupe León is a collaborative and inclusive leader overseeing people, culture, and HR at the University of California, Berkeley, who is focused on building a cohesive, remote workplace—even when there is division outside the workplace.
Connect with Lupe León on LinkedIn
Anna Compesi
Director of HR
Quest Diagnostics
Anna Compesi is passionate about the advancement and empowerment of women, and outside of her leadership at Quest Diagnostics, she volunteers at JBWS, a nonprofit agency that provides safety, support, and solutions for those who face intimate partner abuse.
Connect with Anna Compesi on LinkedIn
Finance
Michelle DeBella
CFO
JumpCloud
As JumpCloud’s CFO, Michelle DeBella helps the company globalize and demonstrates that global strategy works—her team was the first where 50 percent were based outside of the US.
Connect with Michelle DeBella on LinkedIn
Estefania Contreras
Director of Finance
Tegria
Estefania Contreras is an up-and-coming finance leader who has been at Tegria since 2021 and currently advises on long-range planning and strategic finance, leading the two-person financial planning and analysis team.
Connect with Estefania Contreras on LinkedIn
Cristóbal Díaz Olivares
CFO
VSPT Wine Group
As CFO for VSPT Wine Group, Cristóbal Díaz Olivares is helping the company strategize how to appeal to a younger, digital generation that is less interested in alcohol—an industry-wide challenge.
Connect with Cristóbal Díaz Olivares on LinkedIn
Lea Sandoval
SVP of Asset Management
Kilroy Realty Corporation
Since she last spoke with Hispanic Executive in 2019, Lea Sandoval has joined Kilroy Realty and devotes her time on the boards of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the Building Owners and Managers Association Greater Los Angeles.
Connect with Lea Sandoval on LinkedIn
Technology
Luis Lopez
VP of IT Operations
Inova Health System
Since speaking with Hispanic Executive in 2023, Luis Lopez found a new challenge as VP of IT operations at Inova Health System in March 2024, where he is committed to building cyber resiliency.
Connect with Luis Lopez on LinkedIn
Carmen Ventura
Associate VP of IT Business Operations
National Basketball Association
After twenty-four years at the NBA, Carmen Ventura’s newest initiative and exploration is artificial intelligence and how it can be a resource and create more efficiencies for her team.
Connect with Carmen Ventura on LinkedIn
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Legal
Domingo J. López
Head of Ethics & Compliance, Biologics, and Global Quality Enterprise
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Domingo J. López is a dynamic compliance professional with twenty-five years of experience who fosters a speak-up culture supported by psychological safety at Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
Connect with Domingo J. López on LinkedIn
Arlene Aguirre
Associate Director of Healthcare Compliance
Terumo Neuro
At Terumo Neuro, Arlene Aguirre is part of a small-but-mighty compliance team, and she’s able to help associates across the company complete business with integrity.
Connect with Arene Aguirre on LinkedIn
Procurement & Design
Gabriel Beltran
Assistant VP, Diversity & Vendor Management
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
A twenty-five-year veteran of DART and in the midst of the Silver Line commuter rail extension project, Gabriel Beltran is a fierce advocate for ensuring minority- and woman-owned business are included within the procurement process.
Connect with Gabriel Beltran on LinkedIn
Javier Alegre
Director of Planning & Design
Hertz
As director of planning and design, Javier Alegre puts himself in the shoes of travelers and always thinks through how to make the rental experiences better.
