Playing the Role Model

Cisco’s Ana Corrales goes beyond her day job to promote the representation of women and Hispanics in STEM fields

The Science of Supplier Diversity

Fannie Mae’s Michael Ruiz hones in on the benefits of a diverse supply chain in today’s mortgage marketplace

The Case for Patient-Centered Care

As general counsel for Lumin Health, José Padilla must strike a balance between complying with regulations and advocating for better health care access for all.

Playing the Long Game

How Lisa Baltazar, a first-generation Hispanic American from New York’s Loisaida, positioned herself for long-term success as a legal leader with Zurich Insurance Group

Elegance Aboard Viking River Cruises

As more travelers turn to the waterways, Viking Cruises meets increasing demand with a growing fleet and all-inclusive voyages worldwide

From Mayagüez to Mesirow

Emma Rodriguez-Ayala on becoming a general counsel by age 31, what she looks for in a team, and leading the legal and compliance functions for a $14 billion investment advisory business

Q&A With Freddie Mac’s Jorge Reis

As Rich Martinez mentions, Freddie Mac purchases home mortgages and apartment loans from lenders to ensure a steady supply of capital in the US mortgage marketplace. The company’s enterprise chief risk officer for investments and capital markets, Jorge Reis, stays on top of that.
It’s an understatement to suggest Reis has faced some daunting challenges. The senior vice president was with the firm from 1997 to 2008, moved to Itaú Unibanco Holding (São Paulo, Brazil) before returning to Freddie Mac in 2010. Reis holds a PhD from the University of Georgia.

The Supply Chain’s Next Evolution

Transitioning from chief technology to chief innovative officer at Johnson & Johnson, Guillermo Ardon brings more than just technical expertise to revolutionize the supply chain

Smart Pharma Reaches the Underserved

Cross-cultural marketing expert Lisa Valtierra is pushing for pharmaceutical companies to be more intentional about the populations they engage

Four Seasons Miami: Put Our Service to the Test

Four Seasons Miami hotel manager Borja Manchado never has the same day twice, but since starting in his role in January, his main focus has remained on the guest experience—which means catering to an increasingly diverse clientele, thanks to the expanding popularity of the Brickell neighborhood

Open Ears, No Fears

As VP and associate general counsel, Philip Morris International’s Luisa Menezes embraces legal challenges of unpredictable circumstances, which require her to constantly self-educate

Changing Careers to Find Work/Life Balance

Northwestern Mutual’s Ruben Levisman helps clients strike the perfect work/life balance

The Logistics of Wholesale

PriceSmart, Latin America’s warehouse club offering goods for sale in bulk, counts on Frank Diaz to help keep costs down for customers and growth up for expansion

Freddie Mac: How Government Sponsored Enterprises Get Us Through Recessions

Rich Martinez understands the nature of and need for rental housing, particularly now as soaring demand calls for an increase in supply

IP Defense by Design

Having both legal and engineering expertise led Ropes & Gray partner Dalila Argaez Wendlandt to argue some of the most groundbreaking cases in intellectual property

Communicating Solutions for the Digital Future

Dr. Mario Vecchi is a renowned IT innovator, a pioneer of cable modem technology, and a multi-lingual communications specialist. Now, he’s the chief technology officer at the American broadcasting institution PBS. He speaks with HE to shed light on his job challenges of past and present-day—and especially the importance of clearly explaining their solutions

2015 HITEC 100

Hispanic Executive is proud to present the 2015 HITEC 100

A Keen Marketing Eye for the Brooklyn Nets

Elisa Padilla, chief marketing officer and SVP for the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center and creator of the Nets’ award-winning advertising campaign “Hello Brooklyn”, is pushing the brand into icon status

Nickelodeon Perfects Big Kid Business

For expansion outside of the US, programming juggernaut Nickelodeon turns to Lourdes Arocho, VP of international consumer products, who excels at putting fun into the business of play

Ready for Lyft-Off

Lyft’s Veronica Juarez negotiates with governmental officials and navigates technology to open new roads for the ride-sharing service

On Marketing with Guest Editor Carlos Cata

The managing partner at CTPartners takes our questions