Freddy Pardo

Freddy Pardo, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, serves as the Vice President of People Resources at Benihana, overseeing human resources for a major restaurant company with 6,600 employees across 22 states. With extensive experience in human resources management, Freddy has held roles such as Chief Operating Officer at Jewish Family Home Care and Care Resource, implementing strategic initiatives to enhance organizational growth and employee engagement. As Principal of FP Strategic Solutions LLC, Freddy offers consulting services focused on human resources, compliance, and operational efficiency to small and medium-sized organizations. Additionally, Freddy teaches human resources courses at Florida International University and has contributed to various strategic improvements in previous positions, demonstrating a strong commitment to aligning people strategies with business goals. Educational credentials include an MBA in International Business from the University of Miami and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.