Jose Herrera

Co-Founder & CEO Horatio

Jose, the dynamic CEO of Hire Horatio, not only spearheads business development and crafts the strategic vision for the company but he also earned accolades that underscore his exceptional leadership. In 2024, he was named Executive of the Year by the International Business Awards. Jose stands out as a visionary in the global business landscape.

In addition to this prestigious recognition, he was honored as Businessman of the Year 2023 by Mercado Magazine, further solidifying his impact and influence within the community. This duo of awards speaks volumes about Jose’s outstanding achievements and contributions, setting him apart as a true trailblazer in the industry.

At the helm of this next-generation, tech-enabled business process outsourcing and customer support firm, Horatio delivers a reliable and trusted handpicked outsourced team, empowering businesses to “focus on what they do best…and let Horatio do the rest.”

Before founding Horatio, Jose showcased his financial acumen as Vice President at Morgan Stanley’s investment management division, overseeing a substantial $16.5 billion in assets for major institutional clients across the US and Latin America. His impressive career path includes notable roles at Goldman Sachs, the Boston Consulting Group, and State Street Global Advisors, where he held Series 7 and 63 registrations as a registered financial advisor.

Jose’s academic achievements are equally noteworthy, graduating magna cum laude with a double major in managerial economics and international studies from Bentley University. His commitment to excellence earned him induction into the prestigious Omicron Delta Epsilon Economic Honor Society. Further enhancing his credentials, Jose holds a Master of business Administration (MBA) from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business.