Jorge A. Plasencia

Jorge A. Plasencia is the Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Republica Havas, and Global Chief Client Officer of the Havas Creative Network. A pioneer in cross-cultural marketing and brand building, Jorge has led award-winning strategies for some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Walmart, Toyota, Sanofi, Google, and Diageo. His leadership has helped brands grow their impact and reach through culturally intelligent, insight-driven marketing that resonates with today’s diverse consumers.

Jorge’s career spans leadership roles across media, sports, and entertainment. He served as Vice President and Network Operating Manager at Univision Radio, as well as Vice President of Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Public Affairs. At Estefan Enterprises, he led marketing, strategy, and communications while managing global artists such as Gloria Estefan and Shakira. Earlier, he made history as the first Director of Hispanic Marketing for the Miami Marlins, where he helped lead the team to its first World Series and earned recognition as Hispanic Marketer of the Year.

Recognized as one of the most influential Hispanics in the U.S. by Poder magazine and one of Florida’s most influential leaders by Florida Trend, Jorge has received numerous honors, including Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, CEO of the Year by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, and the Ultimate CEO award from South Florida Business Journal.

Jorge’s impact extends far beyond his business achievements. At 17, he co-founded Amigos For Kids, a nonprofit that has uplifted thousands of families. His enduring contributions to child advocacy have earned honors including the March of Dimes Humanitarian of the Year Award and The Children’s Trust Champion for Children Award. He currently serves as Board Chair of the Miami Dade College Foundation and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Florida Council of 100, and Leadership Florida.

A Miami Dade College Hall of Fame inductee, Jorge holds a bachelor’s degree with honors from Barry University and completed the Advanced Management Executive Program at the Kellogg School of Management.