Carlos Miguel Gutierrez, born on November 4, 1953, is an accomplished American executive who served as the CEO of Kellogg Company and held the position of the United States Secretary of Commerce. Currently, he co-chairs the Albright Stonebridge Group, a strategic advisory firm.
Edilia Gutierrez (m. 1975)
Carlos Gutierrez with his wife
Sons
Carlos Jr.
Carlos Gutierrez with his son
Daughters
Erika and Karina
Carlos Gutierrez Education School and Colleges
Education Qualification
Graduate
School
High School
College & University
the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education
Favorite Things Of Carlos Gutierrez
Favorite Colour
Black
Favorite Actor
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Favorite Actress
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Favorite Food
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Favorite TV Shows
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Favorite Movie
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Favorite Pets
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Hobbies
Playing soccer, collecting soccer jerseys
Favorite Destination
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Interesting Facts About Carlos Gutierrez
Gutierrez played a pivotal role in addressing comprehensive immigration legislation during his tenure as one of the President’s key figures working with Congress. He emphasizes the importance of securing borders while recognizing immigrants’ contributions to the economy and the need for American unity.
In August 2016, Gutierrez endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, expressing concerns about Donald Trump’s economic policies, which he deemed a “disaster.”
As a supporter of same-sex marriage, Gutierrez signed an amicus curiae brief in 2013 during the Hollingsworth v. Perry case. He was subsequently elected to Time Warner’s board of directors.
In 2012, Gutierrez founded the SuperPAC Republicans for Immigration Reform, advocating for a more inclusive stance within the party.
In 2017, Gutierrez faced a civil court case filed by Lori Foster, who claimed non-payment for ghostwriting his biography. The case was later dismissed.
Beyond his political involvement, Gutierrez serves on the boards of Occidental Petroleum, GLW Corning, and Intelligent Global Pooling Systems. He is also a CNBC contributor.
In December 2010, Gutierrez became a vice chairman of Citigroup in the Institutional Clients Group and a member of the Senior Strategic Advisory Group.
Gutierrez holds various roles in academic and cultural institutions, including a Scholar at the University of Miami’s Institute for Cuban and Cuban American Studies, a trustee at the University of Miami, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Meridian International Center.
Carlos Gutierrez served as the 35th U.S. Secretary of Commerce from 2005 to 2009, making significant contributions to trade agreements such as CAFTA-DR and the promotion of the Colombia Free Trade Agreement.
Fortune Magazine, in September 2004, dubbed Gutierrez “The Man Who Fixed Kellogg,” acknowledging his strategic approach, financial acumen, and charismatic leadership.
Born in Havana, Cuba, Gutierrez’s family fled the country in 1960 following the Cuban Revolution, settling in Miami. His father, a successful businessman, was deemed an enemy of the state by Fidel Castro’s regime.
Gutierrez joined Kellogg’s in Mexico in 1975, starting as a sales representative and management trainee. Over the years, he climbed the ranks, becoming the only Latino CEO of a Fortune 500 company.
His strategic approach at Kellogg, known as “Volume to Value,” focused on higher-margin products like Special K, Kashi, and Nutri-Grain bars to drive sales and fund advertising and research.
Gutierrez’s early career involved driving a delivery truck route around local stores in Mexico as part of his management trainee responsibilities.
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