Orlando T. Padilla is President, CEO and Founder of Padilla NetWorks, a consulting firm established in 2010. It provides global public policy, strategic planning and management expertise on domestic and international business topics to Fortune 500 clients and new business ventures. Mr. Padilla has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. His key expertise includes international perspectives at the highest management levels; general management; corporate responsibility achieving optimum reputation/image; seasoned Latino leadership initiatives. Currently, Mr. Padilla serves as Senior Advisor to Board members and officers representing a portfolio potential of 70 Fortune 500/1000 companies in 15 industries around the globe.

Prior to retirement from a 34-year global career at General Motors, Mr. Padilla’s last assignment was Global Senior Director, Public Policy, Corporate & Government Relations with expanded responsibilities for the General Motors Public Policy Center at General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Padilla led a variety of senior management assignments with increasing responsibilities during his long career at GM, with wide experience in global multi-functional, multi-sector and general management roles in achieving business turnarounds, growth, innovation, and cultural changes.

TLCI Founder Ysabel Duron says of Orlando Padilla, “As a fellow cancer survivor, Orlando also brings that voice of experience and compassion to the table. He has been a friend, colleague and supporter for many years, in particular, for the National Latino Cancer Summit. He nominated me to the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS). The experience gave birth to the idea of creating a national agency to amplify and leverage Latino voices around important cancer issues.”

Notable Awards & Recognition:
Mr. Padilla was named by Hispanic Business Magazine, “One of the Most Influential Hispanics.” He is on The Corporate Elite’s list of Top 100 Hispanic Executives. He was also named a Distinguished Alumni by New Mexico State University and is a founding member of the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility Corporate Executive Forum, currently serving on the Board of Directors of 18 non-profit organizations.