Luis Pinto

Luis Pinto has a diverse work experience in the fields of corporate affairs, communications, and public relations. Luis currently holds the position of Vice President of Corporate Communications and Media Relations at Reynolds American Inc. Prior to this, they worked at Alcoa as the Director of Corporate Affairs for North America and Europe. Luis was recognized as one of America's Top Lobbyists in 2022.

Before Alcoa, Luis worked at Rio Tinto as the Chief Adviser for Global Policy and Communications. In this role, they led a team in developing communication strategies, policies, and stakeholder engagement plans. Luis also led communication activities for new country entries, trade issues, sustainability, and commercial product launches.

Luis gained significant experience at Royal Dutch Shell, where they held various roles. As a Senior Policy and Communications Manager, they managed supplier diversity initiatives and developed engagement and communication strategies for government, community, media, and influencers. Luis also managed a global team of communications professionals supporting market access efforts and branding opportunities. Additionally, they served as an External Affairs Advisor, overseeing outreach strategies and engagements with various organizations.

Earlier in their career, Luis worked at the Council of the Americas, leading public promotion and private advocacy efforts for Free Trade Agreements. Luis also coordinated working groups focused on investment in the energy sector in Latin America. Prior to that, they worked as a Program Coordinator at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Overall, Luis Pinto has extensive experience in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and policy development in various industries.

Luis Pinto earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Luis then went on to obtain a Master's degree in Political Science and Government from Vanderbilt University.