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Leading in the Age of AI, Governance, and Strategic Transformation

For Boards & Executive Teams

Orlando Ashford is a Fortune 500 executive and public company board chairman with more than 30 years of global leadership experience across five industries.

Chairman, Perrigo Company plc | Former President, Holland America Line | Interim CEO, National Black MBA Association

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Leadership, Governance & Strategy for Boards and Executive Teams

Orlando delivers board-level insights grounded in real executive leadership, governance experience, and enterprise transformation. Through keynote presentations, strategic discussions, and executive advisory sessions, he equips leaders to navigate complexity, risk, and long-term value creation.

The AI-Informed Leader

Governing and Leading in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

AI is not merely a technological advancement; it represents a fundamental governance and fiduciary imperative. This approach provides boards and executive teams with practical frameworks for comprehensive oversight, strategic integration, effective risk management, and responsible deployment of AI solutions.

Ideal for: Board retreats, executive summits, governance forums, Fortune 500 conferences

Leadership in Crisis

Executive Judgment Under Pressure

Drawing from decades of C-suite leadership through transformation and uncertainty, Orlando shares decision-making frameworks for navigating disruption, maintaining stakeholder trust, and emerging stronger in volatile environments.

Ideal for: Leadership conferences, risk management summits, executive development programs

The Path to the Boardroom

From Executive Operator to Governance Leader

What truly differentiates executives who earn and excel in board service? This program provides clarity on governance readiness, strategic visibility, fiduciary responsibility, and board-level impact, whether for keynotes or coaching.

Ideal for: Senior executives, governance institutes, board readiness programs

Diversity as a Strategic Advantage

Inclusion as a Performance Multiplier

Moving beyond rhetoric, this program explores how inclusive leadership strengthens innovation, decision-making quality, and enterprise performance at scale.

Ideal for: Corporate leadership forums, talent summits, executive teams

Strategic Growth Initiatives

Leading Sustainable Enterprise Expansion

A board-level perspective on scaling growth responsibly while managing risk, culture, and long-term value creation in dynamic markets.

Ideal for: Executive leadership teams, strategy conferences, corporate offsites

Orlando Ashford Board Chairman. Fortune 500 Executive. Strategic Advisor.

Orlando Ashford brings more than three decades of executive leadership experience across global enterprises, public company boards, and large-scale organizational transformation. He has led complex businesses, chaired public company boards, and advised executive teams navigating risk, growth, and disruption.

Executive Leadership Experience:

President, Holland America Line

President, Talent Business, Mercer

Chief Human Resources Officer, Marsh & McLennan Companies

Chief People Officer, Fanatics

Interim CEO, National Black MBA Association

VP, Global HR Strategy, Motorola

Board & Advisory:

Chairman, Perrigo Company plc

Operating Advisor, Sycamore Partners

NACD Directorship 100 Honoree (2x) Recognized among the most influential corporate directors in governance.

Strategic Advisor, 65 Equity Partners

Publications & Distinctions:

Talentism Exploring leadership, talent strategy, and enterprise performance. How Did You Get That Job? Insights on career strategy and leadership development.

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Engage With Orlando Ashford

Organizations work with Orlando through keynote speaking engagements and strategic executive advisory.

Speaking Engagements

Bring Orlando’s board-level insights to your conference, executive retreat, or leadership event. ✔ Keynote presentations ✔ Executive leadership forums ✔ Board and governance summits

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Executive Advisory

Work directly with Orlando on leadership strategy, board readiness, and navigating complex organizational challenges. ✔ Executive leadership advisory ✔ Board governance strategy ✔ Organizational transformation

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