CHLI Congratulates Cesar Conde, President of Univision Networks

Cesar Conde Named in Fortune's Top 40 under 40

Washington D.C. -Cesar Conde, President of Univision Networks, has been ranked # 9 in Fortune's annual list of Top 40 Under 40 making him the highest ranked Latino in this year's publication. The list, published this month, highlights influential individuals, who are among the brightest business minds in the United States.

Cesar Conde is a remarkable example of a young Hispanic Leader whose innovative spirit and vision have place him among the top executives in the United States. Cesar rightfully deserves this recognition. As President of Univision Networks, he has continued to position Univision as a major competitor in the Television Industry, and under his leadership it has remained the most popular Spanish-Language network in the U.S.

In Addition to being an innovator, leader, and champion for the Hispanic Community, Cesar is a dear friend to the CHLI family. In 2011 Cesar was honored with CHLI's Corporate Leadership Award. An award bestowed upon those formidable Hispanic leaders who are tirelessly seeking to improve opportunities in the Hispanic Community.

Former U.S. Congressman, CHLI Founder and Chairman Lincoln Diaz-Balart stated, "We in CHLI are very proud of Cesar Conde. In fact, he received our Corporate Leader of the Year Award in 2011. Cesar Conde is a brilliant executive who serves the Hispanic community of the United States in a truly admirable manner. Our reiterated and heartfelt congratulations go out to Cesar!"

CHLI is glad to congratulate Cesar Conde as he continues to demonstrate his brilliance in business, and his dedication to the advancement and improvement of opportunities in the Hispanic Community. "Seeing young Hispanics leaders achieve greatness is always rewarding, knowing that leaders like Cesar share the vision of CHLI of diversity, and of improvement for the Hispanic Community is truly encouraging and inspiring to today's Hispanic college students" Stated CHLI Executive Director, Mary Ann Gomez.

We salute Cesar Conde, and his achievements, we are certain that he will continue to cultivate personal awards and remain and inspiration to us all.

For more information and to access Fortune's complete list visit http://money.cnn.com

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About CHLI:

The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and non-partisan organization. CHLI's vision is Advancing the Hispanic Community's Diversity of Thought. CHLI is the premier organization founded by Members of Congress and Hispanic corporate executive leaders to advance the Hispanic community's economic progress with a focus on social responsibility and global competitiveness. The organization's leadership, domestic and international partners and staff prepare and promote Hispanic college students and professionals to be global leaders. Programs incorporate the intersections of academic excellence, public policy and global perspectives.

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