Padilla Announces Senior Leadership Promotions

Agency Recognizes 3 Seasoned Communicators and Cross-functional Strategic Leaders

Padilla has promoted Michelle Amoroso and Amy Jensen to senior vice presidents and co-leads of its Food, Beverage + Agriculture sector. Jeff Wilson assumes the role of senior vice president and lead of Padilla’s Social Impact Consultancy within its Corporate Strategic Advisory.  

Since joining the agency in 2012, Michelle Amoroso has been a driving force behind integrated award-winning campaigns delivering business results for culinary, beverage, nutrition and lifestyle brands. She has a proven ability to secure and expand client partnerships and has contributed to sector growth by developing new capabilities.  

For more than 16 years at Padilla, Amy Jensen has deepened relationships with major brands across the agriculture, sustainability and food industries and achieved significant sector growth. A former Chief of Staff with Padilla, her agency-wide perspective has made her a trusted counselor—fostering innovation, accountability and cross-disciplinary collaboration.  

Michelle and Amy support a client roster that includes AeroFarms, Florida Department of Citrus, Midwest Dairy, National Honey Board, Pharmgate, Prosciutto di Parma, Seafood from Norway, and the U.S. Soybean Export Council, among others.  

Over the course of 25 years at Padilla, Jeff Wilson has played a transformative role across agency marketing, workplace culture and corporate communications teams. He has advanced initiatives focused on inclusion and belonging, community relations, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) for our agency, and clients in multiple industries (Health, Higher Education and Tourism).

Jeff works with clients such as The LEGO Group, Richmond Region Tourism and The Virginia Home.  

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