September is Hispanic Heritage Month. The theme is 'Prosperity, Power, and Progress', recognizing the significant achievements of the Hispanic community in economic and political industries. Meet Fernando Bleichmar, AP's CEO, and find out what Hispanic Heritage Month means to him.
How has your heritage shaped the person you are today? As I imagine for all of us, my heritage has affected me in all parts of my personality. I was born in Argentina, grew up in Mexico, and then migrated to the US, so I have a lot of the traits of immigrants: optimism, resilience, desire for better outcomes, and adaptability. Also, as a minority CEO, I feel a tremendous responsibility to create a company and a culture that is inclusive and helps advance the careers of all our employees.
Does your family have any traditions that are especially important to you? My family is made up of three generations of immigrants (grandparents, parents, myself, and my siblings) so, although we don’t have a certain set of traditions that we hold very strongly to, we do have a melding of a lot of celebrations and traditions. I guess our most valued tradition is that we get together every year for a week to enjoy being with each other.
What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to you? For me, it's an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate my heritage.
How can we continue to raise awareness of Hispanic Heritage Month? I think creating an inclusive environment where we intentionally learn about other cultures and people helps to create awareness – it all comes back to education.
Do you have a favorite Hispanic leader/icon? I have always admired Benito Juarez, who was a Mexican president that grew up in poverty and did extraordinary things for the country. More recently, having Sonia Sotomayor as a Supreme Court Justice felt like a really important moment for the Hispanic community.
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