This issue honors the part food plays for our community, as both a cultural bridge and as an industry where we play global role. Meet the executives sitting at the most important tables in the food and beverage, agriculture, nutrition, retail, and tech industries.
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
Meet Carl Loredo, CMO at the Wendy’s Company
The Wendy’s Company may not outspend its competitors, but CMO Carl Loredo does often outsmart them by learning what Wendy’s fans are passionate about and meeting them there
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Juana Gomez on the Latino Legacy in Agriculture
HR expert Juana Gomez draws on a lifetime of experience in agriculture but it’s her compassion for the Latino workforce that makes her a true leader in the field
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Luz Morales Nourishes Employees at DYMA Brands
As vice president of human resources at DYMA Brands, Luz Morales serves up an employee benefits package that nourishes their needs
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Oscar Pelaez Designs Global Strategies for Regional Tastes
Colombian Oscar Pelaez brings Pizza Hut’s brand essence to life with designs that foster an emotional connection for consumers around the world
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Armor UP
CEO Federico Muyshondt is fighting for BODYARMOR to Become the number one sports drink in america with a little grit and the help of elite athletes and celebrity ambassadors
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Eric Muñoz Brings HR and Strategy to Good Foods
Eric Muñoz relishes opportunities to support strategic decision-making as CHRO at the US-based Good Foods
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Esteban Velasquez Takes 7-Eleven Global
Esteban Velasquez continues to grow his career at 7-Eleven International by supporting executives, international licensees, and master franchisees in nineteen countries and regions
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Carlos Rivas Builds a Culture of M&A at Instacart
Carlos Rivas didn’t plan to go in-house many years ago, but he’s glad he stayed open to change and recently joined the grocery technology company
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Mary Beth Martinez Has an Eye for Expansion
Mary Beth Martinez was drawn to Insomnia Cookies because of its rapid growth. As legal director, she works cross-functionally and contributes to a variety of areas.
“The function of design goes beyond the four walls of the restaurants. You have to be conscious of each of the market cultural nuances and digital innovations to allow the restaurant to create strong emotional connections between the guest, brand, and team members.”
Credits
EDITOR
Michele Cantos
DESIGN + DIGITAL ILLUSTRATIONS
Arturo Magallanes
WEB DEVELOPMENT
Jose Reinaldo Montoya
PHOTO
Thomas Dubanowich (Loreno), Lindsey Occhipinti (Gomez), Hannah Hutson (Morales), Bradley Linton (Pelaez), Cass Davis (Muyshondt), David Castillo (Muñoz), David Ochoa (Velasquez), Courtesy of Instacart (Rivas) Courtesy of Insomnia Cookies (Martinez)
