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Hispanic Executive

Hispanic Executive Staff represents the editorial team behind Hispanic Executive's coverage of the leaders, organizations, and ideas shaping the future of business. Through executive profiles, feature stories, news, and thought leadership, the team is dedicated to delivering accurate, engaging journalism that celebrates Latino leadership while exploring the trends, innovations, and conversations driving today's business landscape.

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Keeping Fashion in Fashion

Nina Garcia of Marie Claire and Project Runway fame discusses how she channels her vibrant Colombian upbringing to offer a unique point of view

One Step Back, Two Steps Forward

Giving us a look at her career through the years, Brinker International’s Dora Cortinas shares how a brief step backward to reassess priorities can lead to unexpected opportunities.

Connecting the Dots

Serial entrepreneur Andres Ruzo seeks to reshift flow of trade from east-west to north-south via Link America.

Orchestrating the ALMA Awards

What does it take to put on a show like the ALMA Awards? One of its producers, Delia de la Vara of the NCLR, gives us an inside look at the makings of a show dubbed the Latin American Oscars.

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The Public Servant

As the first Latina CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA, Anna Maria Chávez fosters a spirit of entrepreneurship in its 3.2 million members.

The Fighter

Having learned early in life to never give up, Linda Jimenez shares how her determination and passion have paid off as chief diversity officer of WellPoint, Inc.

PepsiCo’s Billion-Dollar Commitment

PepsiCo’s Ricardo Barrientos helps connect the food-and-beverage giant with minority vendors.

The Problem Solver

The State of Minnesota’s chief technology officer, Eduardo Valencia, chats with us about the current trends in the IT industry, his love for baroque music, and much more.

Carlos Astolfi on knowing when to get in and when to get out

“Latin America contains a number of volatile and cyclical markets, so you have to have the timing right,” says Carlos Astolfi, senior VP of finance and administration for Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. in Latin America.

Capturing the Art of Cinema

Prolific movie-poster artist James Verdesoto looks back at his legendary career and favorite projects.

Chicago’s Marketing Crusader

Cesar Rolon of Imagen Marketing Consultants leads a multicultural marketing crusade.

The Ties That Bond

With an intertwined family history and shared background and values, brothers Marcel and Gabriel Navarro and Martin Pico, now principals at MMG Equity Partners, coincide in their approach to business: building a legacy.

“People need to know you’re a resource available for them to use, but not just after they get sued.”

As chief legal officer for the Rochester Institute of Technology, Bobby Colón takes a proactive approach to overseeing the college’s legal matters.

The Cathedral of Latin Music

As president and CEO of The Latin Recording Academy, Gabriel Abaroa holds artistic excellence—and financial health—as sacred priorities.

Karinna Rojas on embracing cultural sensitivity as a competitive edge

HR guru Karinna Rojas of Siemens Corporation doesn’t miss a beat handling far-flung projects that require the ability to be culturally savvy and internationally in-tune with the needs of a global workforce.

Coming Home

WellCare’s Lisa Iglesias feels at home in her current role—literally. Back in her native Tampa, Florida, Iglesias aligns traditional and nonlegal functions for greater synergy.

Ushering Latinos into the Spotlight

Dozens of Latinos thrive in high-level executive positions in the entertainment industry today—a stark change from as little as 15 years ago. This advancement is partly due to the The Imagen Foundation and it’s fearless leader, Helen Hernandez.

Meet Mr. Shoo-In

With almost three decades in the shoe business, Pacific Shoe Corporation’s president Antonio Sanchez stays one step ahead of the competition.

Setting the Stage

Damon Rubio wears many hats to enhance the experience of UltraStar Cinemas’ patrons—traditional and nontraditional moviegoers alike.

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Why speaking Spanish does not guarantee success when working in Latin America

As the man responsible for leading and growing Diebold’s Latin American business, Mike Mateo focuses on providing the banking industry with innovative solutions that resonate with the needs of the complex region.

Giving the financial community a competitive edge

“By helping our firm attract the best diverse talent, we help deliver creative ideas and enhanced solutions that translate to better bottom-line results,” says Will Robalino of UBS.