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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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