Luis Cisneros among the 10 most influential Hispanic Canadians
TLN 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians 2023
December 18, 2023
Professor Luis Cisneros from the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation has been included in the 15th edition of the annual TLN 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians 2023 ranking for his outstanding contribution to his field.
Besides being the first HEC Montréal professor to be selected in this list, he is also the only winner from Quebec this year. McGill University professors Mario Bunge and Claudio Cuello were award recipients in 2011.
“I think it's important to recognize the cultural, economic, and social contributions of new Canadians. For this, as a promoter of diversity and inclusion in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, I am both honored and deeply touched to have won this award, which celebrates the significant achievements and influence of 10 Hispanic Canadian personalities in their respective fields.”
A prestigious selection across the country
TLN received dozens of applications this year and nearly 50 were selected for evaluation. These were further shortlisted to 20 finalists by the jury, which comprises past winners as well as representatives from the following organizations:
- Calgary’s Canada West Foundation
- The Globe & Mail
- National Post
- Toronto Star
- CBC
- Canadian Council for the Americas
- Canadian Aboriginal & Minority Supplier Council
- North American Association of Asian Professionals
To conclude the selection process, an online vote by the general public was held to elect the 10 most influential Hispanic people in Canada.
Since its creation in 2007, TLN 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians boasts 150 winners from around 20 different countries.
Canada's Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez, and MP and Chair of the Canada-NATO Parliamentary Association Julie Dzerowicz have been part of this ranking.
About the winner
Luis Cisneros co-directs the HEC Montréal Entrepreneurship Hub. This hub brings together La base entrepreneuriale, Familles en Affaires HEC Montréal, l’Institut d'entrepreneuriat Banque Nationale | HEC Montréal, and La Certif’ (certification in entrepreneurial support). In addition to being a graduate of the Entrepreneurial Development Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (EDP MIT), Professor Cisneros holds the following degrees:
- A BBA and an MA from the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes
- An MSc in management from Université Paris IX – Dauphine
- A PhD in management sciences from HEC Paris
Luis Cisneros is also a Board member of EVOL and the Mentoring Network.
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Complete list of finalists and winners
