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Thursday, August 6, 2026

Every industry has its own challenges, but the principles of great leadership remain remarkably consistent.

This week, The Hispanic Executive Edit continues our Food & Hospitality Series with four new executive profiles, while also exploring why one of the biggest threats to organizational performance isn’t a lack of talent, it’s a lack of focus. 

The strongest organizations don’t just move faster. They create the conditions for people to do their best work.

   

Revisit Our Food & Hospitality Series


Behind every memorable brand is a leadership team making thousands of decisions that shape culture, operations, and customer experience. 


Our Food & Hospitality Series continues with four new executive profiles highlighting the people leading transformation across food manufacturing, distribution, consumer brands, and hospitality.

Manny Ramirez: Leading with Purpose at Smithfield Foods

Manny Ramirez has built his leadership philosophy around trust, accountability, and creating opportunities for others to succeed. 


At Smithfield Foods, he continues to demonstrate that operational excellence begins with empowered teams and a culture built for long-term growth.



     

Berenice Tenorio: Growing a Mission-Driven Brand


As cofounder of Nuestra Cocina, Berenice Tenorio is helping build a company rooted in authenticity, quality, and community. 


Her journey is a reminder that purpose-driven businesses can scale without losing sight of the values that inspired them from the very beginning.



     

Luis F. Galvan-Sarabia: Driving Growth Across a Complex Industry


Luis F. Galvan Sarabia understands that leadership in beverage distribution requires equal parts strategy, adaptability, and relationship-building. 


At Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, he’s helping navigate an industry that’s constantly evolving while keeping people at the center of every decision.

The Hidden Cost of Context Switching


Most professionals think multitasking makes them more productive. Research suggests the opposite. 


Constantly shifting between meetings, emails, and competing priorities creates hidden costs that impact focus, decision-making, and organizational performance. Our latest feature explores why protecting attention may be one of today’s most valuable leadership skills.

     

Roberto Carrato: Building Brands Through People


For Roberto Carrato, great leadership is measured by the teams you develop as much as the business results you deliver. 


Discover how the Diageo executive approaches growth, collaboration, and building organizations where both people and brands can thrive.



   

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Photo Credits:

Manny Ramirez (Ramirez), Berenice Tenorio (Tenorio), Luis F. Galvan-Sarabia (Galvan-Sarabia), Aflo Images, Roberto Carrato (Carrato), Graphics by Arturo Magallanes (Food and Hospitality and AVANCE Global).

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