Miguel joined the Aspen Institute Business & Society Program (Aspen BSP) after working in business for 10 years, primarily in in the healthcare technology and education sectors. Miguel brings a deep curiosity about the intersection of capitalism and democracy, an interest that first emerged in his undergraduate studies of Eastern European transitions out of communism and evolved further during his subsequent global travels and pursuit of an MA in International Relations. 

He has managed a range of projects for Aspen BSP including a business faculty network focused on low-wage worker issues, Corporate Values Strategy Group research into the practice of quarterly earnings guidance and investor communications, and a series of academic-practitioner roundtables on “Rethinking Shareholder Value and The Purpose of the Corporation.”  Miguel authored BSP’s business faculty conversation paper, “Unrealized Potential: Misconceptions of Corporate Law and New Opportunities for Business Education” and managed a research project culminating in the 2014 report, “Unpacking Corporate Purpose: A Report on the Beliefs of Executives, Investors, and Scholars.”  Miguel is an avid reader, a passionate but middling musician, and proud father.  He lives with his wife, Rebecca, and their two children in Pennsylvania.

Authored by Miguel:

Blog Posts

Does Business Need a Playbook to Defend Democracy?

The public wants business to lead, but corporate leaders are hesitant to speak about democratic institutions, freedoms, and norms.

September 19, 2025

Blog Posts

The Purpose of Power: MLK Day in the Shadow of Davos and the Inauguration

Miguel Padro invites reflection on how those in power choose to use it during challenging times.

January 16, 2025

Blog Posts

Does Corporate Sustainability Help Address Inflation?

Miguel Padró urges sustainability leaders to frame climate action as a solution to inflation, arguing that public support depends on meeting people where their concerns lie.

April 3, 2024

Publications

Corporate Boards in the New Era of Employee Voice

How can boards harness employees’ business intelligence to ensure efficient, sustainable business operations and healthy, safe workplaces?  How will this change happen in the boardroom?

October 24, 2023

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Blog Posts

Worker Voice Is Evolving Rapidly. Can Companies Keep Up?

50% of employees surveyed last year say they can get a company to change anything about itself.

April 29, 2022