Peter Montadas
PAST CHAIR (2021-2024), BOARD OF ADVISORS, CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP
CO-MANAGING PARTNER, CGI MIAMI METRO (FORMERLY MOMENTUM CONSULTING CORPORATION)
Peter Montadas, a visionary leader in the tech industry, co-founded Momentum Consulting Corporation and served as its President and Co-CEO. With over 25 years of expertise, Peter has been at the forefront of Digital Transformation, Data Analytics, and Enterprise-Scaled Agile Project Delivery. His innovative approach and strategic leadership played a pivotal role in the evolution and success of Momentum Consulting. Following its significant merger with CGI, a global powerhouse in business and information technology consulting with a valuation of $14 billion, Peter has taken on the role of Co-Managing Partner at the newly established CGI Miami Metro. This position marks a new chapter in his illustrious career, where he continues to drive technological advancements and industry leadership.
In recent years, Peter has channeled his expertise into the development of cutting-edge technology solutions, catering to corporate clientele across diverse sectors, including travel, hospitality, retail, and transportation. Beyond his strategic focus, Peter still finds time to play an active role as a client partner, managing key enterprise client accounts, and crafting high-level IT business solutions.
His professional journey began as a management consultant for renowned consulting firms including Deloitte and Touche, and SCG, which later merged with Cambridge Technology Partners.
An alumnus of The American University in Washington D.C., Peter holds an MBA, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, majoring in Computer Engineering, from the University of Miami. From 2021-2024 he served as Chair for the Board of Advisors at the Center for Leadership at Florida International University.
Peter’s career has seen him work with many of America’s largest corporations such as Ryder, Burger King Corporation, Citrix, and HBO. He has led international consulting engagements and currently oversees nearshore IT development practices in Central and South America.
Before his consultancy era, Peter had a tenure as a project manager for the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command in Washington D.C., giving him a diverse range of experience that has been invaluable in his leadership roles.
Manuel "Manny" Gonzalez
IMMEDIATE PAST TWO-TERM CHAIR (2013-2021), BOARD OF ADVISORS, CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP
PROUD DONOR OF THE MANNY GONZALEZ MGM CONSULTING CONFERENCE ROOM, IN THE CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP OFFICE
PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER, MGM CONSULTING AND MGM CAPITAL
FORMER VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL OPERATIONS, PROCTER & GAMBLE
Mr. Gonzalez is President and Founder of both MGM Consulting and MGM Capital. Prior to starting his own companies, Mr. Gonzalez spent twenty-three years in various leadership positions in marketing, sales, operations, and innovation at Procter and Gamble (P&G) in the U.S. and Latin America, including as Corporate Vice President. He was the first Hispanic to reach the vice president level in a US commercial function in P&G's 170 year history.
Active in the community, Mr. Gonzalez serves on the board for many organizations including the Board of Advisors for the Center for Leadership at Florida International University where he served as Chair from 2013-2021. He also sits on the Board of Directors for SofBoost, Inc., New America Alliance, and Alfalit International, Inc. In recognition of his dedication to the community, Mr. Gonzalez was awarded the Hispanic Health Leadership Award in 2014 by the National Hispanic Medical Association/National Hispanic Health Foundation at the New York Academy of Medicine in New York, NY. The Hispanic Health Leadership Award is presented to outstanding individuals who have served in significant leadership roles and have improved the health of Hispanics and other underserved populations.
Mr. Gonzalez obtained his undergraduate degree from Cornell University where he received the prestigious Irving M. Ives award. He completed his Master's degree at Harvard University, graduating as a Kennedy Fellow and also was a visiting scholar at Pembroke College, Oxford University in England.
Nelson L. Adams, M.D.
FOUNDING CHAIR (2009-2013), BOARD OF ADVISORS, CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP
PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER, METRO-MIAMI OB/GYN ASSOCIATES, P.A.
Nelson L. Adams, M.D. board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist, is a medical leader passionately committed to eliminating racial and ethnic inequality in health. An exceptional achiever, earning high recognition both scholastically and among medical peers, Dr. Adams is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Honorary Doctor of Laws.
An esteemed alumnus of Howard University, Dr. Adams earned his Medical Degree at Meharry Medical College in 1978 and completed his four-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Emory University in 1982. He is an active member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He founded the Maternal Child Health Initiative (MCHI), an award-winning model for providing care to at-risk, low-income, pregnant women in 1992.
Dr. Adams is a past president of the Dade County Medical Association (DCMA). After several years on the board of Trustees of the National Medical Association (NMA) he served as the 107th National President. Dr. Adams has served as the Chairman of the Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Jackson North Medical Center for several years. He also served as Clinical Professor in the Department of OB/GYN of the College of Medicine of Florida International University (2010-2018). Currently he serves as President of the Medical Staff (Chief of Staff) at Jackson North Medical Center. Additionally, he chairs the Board of Directors of the Sunshine State Health Plan and of Meharry Medical College in Nashville Tennessee.