Jorge Ortega

Jorge Ortega is a Managing Director in CRA's Strategic Communication Practice.

Jorge Ortega is a Managing Director in CRA’s Strategic Communication Practice. With more than 25 years of consulting and advisory experience, Jorge advises executives on strategic marketing and leads corporate communications efforts.

Prior to joining CRA, Jorge was senior advisor, Market Development for Edelman, the world’s largest privately held communications agency, where he worked closely with market, practice, and sector leaders to assess new business opportunities, share strategic advice, and grow relationships across industries.

During his career, including his time at Burson-Marsteller (now BCW), Jorge has guided a variety of clients, including Abbott, Airbus, American Indian Graduate Center, Coca-Cola, Diageo, ESPN, FedEx, Johnson & Johnson, KFC, Mercy Ships, Proctor & Gamble, Ryder, and the governments of Honduras, Panama, and Mexico. He has deep expertise in developing and leading large teams and organizations across a diverse array of geographies and is a respected bilingual crisis counselor, communications trainer, and facilitator of strategic sessions.

A graduate of The American University in Washington, D.C. with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Marketing, he serves on the Corporate Advisory Board of ALPFA, the Association of Latino Professionals for America.

Jorge resides in Miami with his family and enjoys the outdoors, especially boating in the Keys. An active swimmer and runner, the South Florida climate suits him well.