President
Leonardo J. Stoute is the quintessential self-starter and a true American success story. A native of Panama, Leonardo immigrated with his family to this country when he was quite young. Although he did not speak a word of English when he arrived, Leonardo worked hard and soon distinguished himself in school through both academics and athletics. He continued to excel at the University of Maryland, where he earned a Masters of Business Administration, majoring in Marketing & Operations with a minor in Economics. While in college he also received recognition for his talent in collegiate athletics and for his commitment to community service.
Leonardo entered the business world straight out of college, taking a job AVCO Financial. There Leonardo stood out as one who could effectively tackle challenging positions and projects from field support manager, to human resources director, to corporate trouble-shooter, to managing the start-up of new offices, to integrating new acquisitions from the ground up, and others. When eventually the right opportunity presented itself Leonardo joined up with INA, the Insurance Company of North America. He excelled at his work and was soon responsible for operations, management, human resources, data processing, training, sales, and marketing functions. In recognition of his skills and leadership, INA continued to promote Leonardo and he rose to become one of the youngest executives at the company. His role at INA involved development, strategic marketing as well as mergers and acquisitions. His work there eventually played a role in the formation of CIGNA.
Despite the full time demands of the corporate world, Leonardo found time for a myriad of passions and pursuits. He had always been a premiere athlete, excelling at many sports, and even achieving the rank of master in the martial arts. His interest in fitness, health, and well-being soon translated into a side business venture. Leonardo successfully launched a series of health & fitness clubs across California. Effective programs, innovative marketing, and efficient operations were hallmarks of these ventures.
Over the years Leonardo further pursued his interest in culture and the arts as well. He was fortunate enough to travel the world to meet renowned cultural and philanthropic figures and learn from them for a time. Back in the US, he leveraged his unique experiences and exclusive access into developing educational programs and creating theatrical productions, primarily highlighting the captivating traditional art and dance of South East Asia. On these topics he has taught and performed at prestigious institutions of higher learning such as Yale University, Harvard University, Eastern Michigan University, and the University of Michigan. Leonardo further supported these activities by launching his own creative arts production company to handle set design, print media, and web production.
Whether for his employers, for the creation of joint partnerships, or as a consultant, Leonardo has, for decades, built a consistent track record of shrewd evaluation of potential business opportunities and the effective implementation of sound business tactics that have delivered maximum benefit for all stakeholders. Throughout, Leonardo has never lost sight of the fundamental principles of sound management, operations, finance, marketing, and human resources that had laid the foundation for his success. Enabling others to benefit from the lessons he learned and the experience he gained along the way has long been a passion for Leonardo, and it is this skill that makes him a natural and engaging business adviser. The LSI Group is proud to have Leonardo J. Stoute among our senior staff, and we look forward to helping you achieve your goals. Please contact us today.
Leonardo Stoute has been a long-standing member of the following organizations:
