MIguel Gastellum FTS International
Miguel Gastellum’s Education in Respect and Service

“I want young Mexican-American individuals to desire to lead businesses because there are examples of success. We need more business mentors reaching these individuals.”

Javier Rios Wagner Spray Tech
Javier Rios’s Road to Quality

A little more than sixteen hundred miles separates Chihuahua, Mexico, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. The former…

Claudia Ibarra: “Never Give Up”

“I felt like I was starting over all the time. It was difficult to show that my knowledge of laboratory science was better than my English.”

Nuno Dias Andrade Is Financing Projects Wherever There Is Wind and Sun

  Nuno Dias Andrade surprised his parents when he started asking questions about Portugal’s gross…

Eric Batista Creates a Bright Future for the Youth of Worcester

“I can feel younger eyes on me. I want to mentor them as much as I can.”

Franke Rodriguez Stays Humble and Hungry

Franke Rodriguez remembers the teacher who first sparked his curiosity and ambition: Mr. Brandt, whom…

Fender’s Instruments Make Musicians “Fly”—Sal Montes Makes Sure of It

Sal Montes is quite clear about what Fender is aiming for: “We want to be…

How Gabe Guerra Harnesses His Influence

There are those who live by a motto—something they use to inspire action or inform…

Maria Elena Salinas, Leading Latina 2019
Voz y Voto: Maria Elena Salinas

“I’m beginning to understand what it means to be independent … that I can do whatever I want. I want to work on projects that advance my interests. I opened up a production company and I’m in the process of exploring all the different possibilities.”

Hispanic Executive
Ally Bank’s Matthew Soto is Disrupting the Banking Industry

Shortly after Matthew Soto signed up with Ally Bank in 2008, he got cold feet.…

Karli Henriquez, outside, Miami, Follow the Influencer photo marketing
Karli Henriquez on the Scene

“A large group of my follower count are women, mostly Hispanic. They’ve grown with me. The more candid and transparent I become, the more they value sharing that digital relationship with me.”

Miguel Centeno’s BEST Practices

Miguel Centeno was raised with plenty of hardships. “When I was growing up in the…

Behind the Relaunch of Hispanic Executive Magazine

A behind-the-scenes look at the work done to redesign our brand, by Publisher Pedro A. Guerrero.

Peggy Turner Toyota
Peggy Turner Defines Omotenashi

Family has always been Peggy Turner’s number one priority. Her parents raised her that way,…

Mariely Banda Franzetti Dell
Mariely Bandas-Franzetti Is Working to Reach Latinas in STEM

“Encouraging Latinas and women in STEM is part of my DNA,” says Mariely Bandas-Franzetti, vice…

Luis Ayala Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Luis Ayala Is Saving the Safety Net

Raised by migrant farm workers in agriculture-centered Salinas, California, Luis Ayala found early success for…

Mónica León Bernstein & the Hospitality Mentality

Mónica León Bernstein’s leadership style is continually evolving. As she understands more about herself, she…

Luis Arjona on Principles to Succeed By

As an executive vice president at Nielsen, with extensive market and commercial knowledge both in…

Josean Fernandez & the Growth Mind-Set

Josean Fernandez is well acquainted with pressure. As a managing director at New York City-based…

Dennis Calderon and the Proactive Path

Once most people find a comfortable job, they tend to follow its path in a…