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Jorge Benitez

Former U.S. CEO and North America Managing Director
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Accenture

A Journey from Cuba to CEO

Jorge Benitez came to the United States as a 10-year- old, leaving Communist Cuba with his family through the “Freedom Flights” program for Cuban political refugees. Like so many immigrants, his parents emphasized hard work and education, and Mr. Benitez lived up to their standards. He managed a McDonald’s while working his way through school at the University of Florida. He joined Accenture in 1981 and was named U.S. CEO and North America managing director in 2011.

Mr. Benitez made a tremendous contribution to Accenture’s growth and success during his 33-year career with the company. Most recently, leading the company’s business and operations in North America, he helped drive significant revenue growth in the United States. Immigrants helped build this nation, Mr. Benitez observes, and the diversity they bring continues to strengthen Accenture’s ability to serve its clients around the world.

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Throughout U.S. history, immigrants have come to this country, made it their new home, contributed to its success and taught their children to do their part to make it even stronger. That historic success is at risk, however, because the current U.S. immigration system is broken. The U.S. Congress has been considering reforms to strengthen national security and boost economic growth for years but so far has failed to act.

This report outlines the economic benefits that accompany sensible immigration reform and tells the stories of several business leaders who came to America as immigrants.

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https://s3.amazonaws.com/brt.org/archive/0_immigration_report/2014.06.06%20BRT%20Immigration%20Report.Contributing%20to%20American%20Growth.pdf

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