Sol Trujillo (THG file photo)
Sol Trujillo (THG file photo)

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Sol Trujillo

In 1984, Sol Trujillo was appointed U S WEST Vice President for Operations. At age 32, he was the youngest officer appointed by U S WEST and the first Hispanic. He advanced to President and CEO in 1998, becoming America’s first native-born Latino to serve as CEO of a Fortune 200 company.







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Telecom Heroes
Sol Trujillo


Sol Trujillo (THG file photo)

In 1984, Sol Trujillo was appointed U S WEST Vice President for Operations. At age 32, he was the youngest officer appointed by U S WEST and the first Hispanic. He advanced to President and CEO in 1998, becoming America’s first native-born Latino to serve as CEO of a Fortune 200 company.

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