International

Cesar Estrada on learning to stretch in different directions and being energized by change

“When you work abroad it’s not just work, it expands who you are,” says Cesar Estrada of J.P. Morgan.

Marisol Mateos on growing up in a small town in Argentina and cultivating global swagger

As general counsel Americas for The Sol Group Corporation, Marisol Mateos playfully describes her role as “part attorney and part psychologist.” Find out why.

“The things you learn are often by accident.It depends on what is hot in the economy at the time.”

Ignacio Alvarez shares how his legal skills are helping Popular, Inc., the largest Hispanic-run financial organization in the US, enter new markets.

“The future for us in this country is to open the borders and be more international in what we do and how we do things.”

Vicente Navarro surpasses all goals as director of Hispanic marketing for Sports Endeavors, Inc. “The future for us in this country is to open the borders and be more international in what we do and how we do things,” Navarro says.

Vinicius da Costa on

Streamlining information for company employees and adjusting to a new pace.

Carlos Navarro on

Never being afraid to make moves

International Chameleons

Global players such as Natalia Ruderman of IBM and three other international executives from the US Department of State, Accenture, and Molex reveal why being bicultural offers a competitive edge in today’s increasingly interdependent world.

Navigating International Territory

Mayda Prego works closely with legal systems in Africa and Latin America as senior counsel of Chevron Corporation.

Finding Common Ground

Dominican-born Rosa Estrella makes navigating cultural expectations a priority in her international role as senior legal director of Eisai Inc.

From Colombia to Geneva

As the 39-year-old corporate counsel for Caterpillar Inc., the number-one maker of earthmoving machinery and agriculture equipment in the world, Guillermo Levy has come a long way.

Defending a Brand’s Integrity

Chief global marketing counsel Laura Quintano keeps the beauty giant’s promotional tactics in line

Jet Setter

Alejandro Quiroz on how he went from scooping yogurt at his father’s shop in Puebla, Mexico, to his “dream job” overseeing manufacturing processes worldwide to support Whirlpool’s international brands.

Fueling a Legal Career

During his 17 years with Shell Oil, Hector Pineda has steadily risen through the ranks of this multinational firm’s legal-services department. A New Orleans native, he readily credits his family and their shared Hispanic heritage as pivotal to his own success.

Cultural Connoisseur

A “cross-border” consultant who in his previous life led the “Latinization” of Continental Airlines, Pete Garcia discusses why cultivating relationships is more important than closing a deal.

Connecting via the Cloud

American Airlines’ Maria Cristina Sebastian explains how the airline has found tweeting the most effective and immediate way to communicate with its customers.

Social Media Maven

Your customers have changed—and so has the way you engage them. As a best-selling author and thought leader on the subject of new media, Brian Solis shares how social media is redefining business as usual.

Public Relations 2.0

Working for the largest private PR firm in the world, it’s no surprise Loida Rosario has a unique perspective on multicultural marketing and how it operates in the digital space.

A Reel Legacy

Whether it provokes laughter or tears, Pepe Vargas knows a compelling film can ignite a mix of emotions in viewers—a method he wants to use to help counter discrimination and bring about change as executive director of the Chicago Latino Film Festival.

Family Matters

Taking the reins of the family business is always a risky proposition, marked by unique challenges but also incomparable rewards. Meet five fresh-faced entrepreneurs who are catapulting their parents’ ventures to the next level—one bold idea at a time.

Making a Comeback

George Flores worked in almost every department of Crystex Composites LLC before becoming president and CEO. Little did he know, his experience would give him the ability and endurance to guide the changing company through rocky times.

Making Waves

Long before Art Hurtado founded the national-security firm Invertix Corporation, Hurtado was set on becoming a pirate. He eventually settled on navigating the choppy waters of government contracting as one of the industry’s most nimble—and fearless—visionaries.