H&CO CEO Armando Hernandez shares leadership insights and vision for global professional services

Armando Hernández, CEO of H&CO, lives by one guiding principle: help one person every day. Whether advising clients, mentoring a colleague, or supporting someone in the community, he believes small acts of service can create lasting change.

“Success isn’t measured only in revenue or growth, but by the positive impact you have on people,” Hernández says.

Background & Inspiration

Born into a family that immigrated and sacrificed for better opportunities, Hernández was instilled with perseverance, resilience, and gratitude. From those roots, he developed a leadership style grounded in humility and service.

His first job was at a small bodega, where he learned firsthand that putting the customer first—combined with attention to detail—fosters loyalty and eventual growth.

Defining Success & Leadership

For Hernández, success goes beyond financial metrics. It’s about empowering lives and delivering value through every interaction. To him, a firm’s greatest capital is its relationships and reputation for integrity.

On hiring:

“Hire for values and an entrepreneurial spirit, not just technical skills. Skills can be taught; qualities like passion, integrity, curiosity, and ownership are harder to instill.”

Vision for the Future

Hernández aims to transform H&CO into a globally recognized, client-centric professional services firm. His goal is to help companies and investors “conquer new frontiers,” establishing H&CO as a trusted partner in their growth journeys.

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