Orlando Ashford Sr

Chief People Officer, Fanatics Holdings, Inc., and experienced executive leader

Orlando Ashford is the Chief People Officer at Fanatics, Inc., a position he has held since October 2022. He brings over 27 years of global experience in executive management, talent management, organizational development, and corporate human resources. His role involves serving as a strategic advisor to senior executives on human capital and business issues, facilitating major change initiatives, and enhancing strategy execution within organizations.1 2

Professional Background

Before joining Fanatics, Ashford had a notable career in various leadership roles:

Executive Chairman at Azamara Cruises (March 2021 - October 2022)
President of Holland America Line at Carnival plc (December 2014 - June 2020), where he managed sales, marketing, and overall strategy.
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer at Marsh & McLennan Companies (2008 - 2012).
Group Director of Human Resources for Eurasia and Africa at The Coca-Cola Company.
Vice President of Global Human Resources Strategy at Motorola.1 2

Board Memberships

Ashford serves on several boards, including:

Chairman of the Board of Directors for Perrigo Company plc
Board member for Array Technologies and Azamara Cruises
Member of the board for Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company and Amerant Bank.1 2

Education

He earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Industrial Technology from Purdue University. His contributions to the field have been recognized with awards such as the Seattle Business Magazine's Executive Excellence Award in 2019.2

Experience

Chief People Officer at Fanatics, Inc. (October 2022 - Present)

Member Board Of Directors at Azamara (March 2021 - Present), Chair Of The Board Of Directors at Perrigo Company plc (December 2020 - Present), Member Board Of Directors at Array Technologies, Inc. (October 2020 - Present), Member Board Of Directors at Make-A-Wish National Board, President at Holland America Line (2014 - June 2020), SVP, Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer at Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (September 2008 - April 2012), Strategic Advisor at Sycamore Partners (September 2020 - October 2022)