Refugio Atilano

Refugio Atilano is 2^nd-gen Mexican and native Chicagoan.  He’s a first-generation graduate and business leader with vast experience working in many corporate environments for Fortune 500 companies.

He is a senior business leader for the world’s third largest global pharmaceutical company and is currently the Director, Cultural Competency, where he helps connect with under-served communities.

Ref’s passion is advancing the leadership representation of the Latino community.  He is the Global Chair of the award winning AHORA Latino ERG, is a DEI Champion, Author of The Latino Leadership Playbook, and creator of the top-tier Latino-centric development program, The Latino Leadership Club.

Ref is an influencer for the Latino professional community and uses his network to help drive the collective leadership development of the Latino everywhere.