MANNY PADILLIA
VP, Risk Management & Insurance
MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated
Manuel “Manny” Padilla is the Vice President, Risk Management & Insurance for MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated, a holding company with interests in a diversified portfolio that includes everything from cosmetics, film and digital entertainment, casino gaming and lottery systems, to banking services, print media, military equipment, mining and biotechnology.
Since joining MacAndrews in 1992, Manny’s responsibilities have included analysis, procurement and management of a variety of risk management functions, including settlement activities on first party and third-party claims.
Manny currently serves as RIMS 2026 Board President and holds the distinct honor of being the Society’s first Hispanic president. In addition to his RIMS Board service, he is the co-chair of the Lloyds Counsel of Risk Owners, an Adjunct Professor for the Maurice Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science (St. John’s University), a member of a private family office risk committee group, and was formerly a member of the risk committee for the New York Navy League, Executive Council Member.
In 1992, Manny graduated cum laude from the College of Insurance earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Certificate in Multiple Lines Underwriting. He holds the following industry certifications/designations: RIMS-CRMP, ARM, AIC, CPRIA, SPPA, MLIS and ERIS.
Prior to his risk management career, from 1982 to 1988, Manny served in the United States Navy primarily engaged in shipboard engineering functions, serving on the USS Carl Vinson, the USS Kitty Hawk, and the USS Mount Baker. He was also the Asst. Master at Arms for Fighter Squadron 124 located in San Diego. He has been a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary since 2003 and was formerly the Commander for Division 11 located in Brooklyn, NY. He is qualified in various marine safety related areas and has earned the USCG Auxiliary AuxOp designation in addition to several awards.