Led by Rita Benavides and Francisco Rausa, the affinity group at Baxter helps the health-care company engage and retain its Latino employees, plus connect with surrounding Latino communities.
“It hit me very early on in my career that there were very few of us [Hispanics] in the health-care profession and that we needed to work together to address the health of our community,” says Dr. Elena Rios, president and CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association.
Drumroll, por favor. After combing the nation for candidates who exemplify leadership, innovation, and passion in the business arena and beyond, the time has finally come to unveil our inaugural Top 10 Líderes list!
Drawing inspiration from immigrants like his father, Univision’s Roberto Llamas channels his unbending faith in people into a dynamic career as chief human resources officer at the Spanish-language television network.
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.
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.
At a young age, Ansell’s Anthony Lopez learned that “the world was bigger than the oyster you live in.” Here, he shares how his experience growing up left him with an open mind and a comfort with diversity that has helped him thrive in the business arena.
Saskia Sorrosa, the woman behind the launch of the game-changing éne-bé-a (Spanish pronunciation for NBA) campaign shares how the rebranding became a turning point for the NBA—and her career.
“I believe it is our duty to inspire young adults and help them to realize that they have the power within themselves to become successful anywhere in the world,” Pedro R. Guirola says.
Mariano Legaz always goes the extra mile. When he’s not overseeing a team of about 1,700 for Verizon Communications Inc., Legaz enjoys long-distance running. He shares with HE the secret to his endurance.
As co-owner of the only Mexican-owned team in the US professional sports world, Antonio Cué Sánchez-Navarro thinks beyond winning a World Cup to giving back to the community and empowering youth.