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Mon, September 27, 2010 Prudential earns a place on Hispanic Business magazinea?s aDiversity Elite 60a list
NEWARK, N.J.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) has ranked No. 25 on Hispanic Business magazine's 2010 aDiversity Elite 60a list announced in the September issue of the magazine. This year's sixth annual list recognizes companies for their commitment to Hispanic hiring, promotion, marketing, community outreach and supplier diversity.
"And we leverage our varied ideas to create innovative solutions that drive business outcomes."
aIta™s an honor to receive this award once again,a said Emilio Egea, vice president and chief diversity officer. aAt Prudential, we integrate diversity into our human resources and business processes. This approach empowers our employees to create products and services that are relevant to a broad base of customers. We recognize that it is the talent and skills of our diverse employees that will enable us to continue to lead in the marketplace. That is why they are our greatest and most valued asset.a
Prudential recruits talent from organizations such as the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) and the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA). In addition, Prudential supports organizations such as the National Council of La Raza and the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility that address issues pertinent to the Hispanic community.
"Throughout my eight years with Prudential, I've consistently been provided with opportunities to grow as well as help develop talent from diverse backgrounds,a said George Castineiras a vice president in Prudential Retirement.
In January, Hispanic Business recognized Castineiras on its 2010 aCorporate Elite" list ranking the top 25 Hispanic executives of the year.
aPrudential encourages leaders and all employees to create a workplace where different perspectives are included,a said Castineiras. aAnd we leverage our varied ideas to create innovative solutions that drive business outcomes.a
Visit [ www.hispanicbusiness.com ] during the month of September for more information on the aDiversity Elite 60.a
About Hispanic Business Media
Now celebrating thirty years as an award-winning publishing and information services company, Hispanic Business Media is the nationa™s leading source of information for and about Hispanic professionals and entrepreneurs. Hispanic Business magazine is the companya™s flagship publication. Other entities include [ www.HispanicBusiness.com ],[ www.HireDiversity.com ], HispanTelligence®, and Hispanic Business Events including the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Gala (EOY) and the Woman of the Year Awards Gala (WOY).
About Prudential Financial, Inc.
Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a financial services leader with approximately $690 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2010, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudentiala™s diverse and talented employees are committed to helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth through a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, investment management, and real estate services. In the U.S., Prudentiala™s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit [ http://www.news.prudential.com/ ]
