Mike Valdes-Fauli

Mike Valdes-Fauli

COO of Chemistry and President of Chemistry Cultura, Aspen Institute Latinos and Society

The son of two immigrant parents (Cuba and Mexico), Mike Valdes-Fauli is Chief Operating Officer of Chemistry and President of its multicultural division, Chemistry Cultura.  He runs one of the fastest-growing agencies in the country, having been named #6 on Ad Age A-LIST in 2024, and serving retainer clients including Carnival Cruise Line, Comcast, Domino’s, Heineken, Five Guys and the NFL.

Mike is the Co-Founder of LiS: Latinos in Sports; a Board Member of Aspen Institute Latinos and United Way Miami; recipient of the “Pioneer of the Year” award from HPRA; recognized by four organizations as a “40 Under 40” recipient; and has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN, Ad Age, AdWeek and PR Week.