Emilio Pardo

Emilio Pardo is a seasoned marketing and communications professional with over 25 years of experience working with multinational corporations, emerging companies, non-profits, and government. Pardo has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism/Public Relations from the University of Maryland College Park. He has led numerous businesses through brand transformations and strategic partnerships, and is a visionary brand strategist. Pardo has worked in several senior positions such as CMO and President of Life Reimagined at AARP, Chief Brand Officer at AARP, SVP at Discovery Communications, and CEO of Citynet. He has also contributed to various non-profit organizations such as the United Cerebral Palsy Board of Directors, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Board of Advisors, The Center for Democracy in the Americas Advisory Board, The Executive Board of the Martin Luther King Memorial Foundation, and founding the Alliance for Lifetime Income. Pardo is enthusiastic about changing the perception of retirement and defining the next stage for millions of customers. He is an expert in managing the intersection of strategy and creativity, leading high-performing teams, and prioritizing mission-driven businesses that create a difference.