Meet our team

Our CEO Michael Pestano

Michael Pestano

 

Executive Leader | Enterprise Strategy & Cross-Sector Partnerships | CEO | Nonprofit Governance | Global Commerce | Brand-to-Retail Expert | 30+ Years Driving Growth

I build bridges — between sectors, between markets, and between strategy and execution.Over the course of 30+ years, I have led organizations across retail, financial services, international commerce, nonprofit governance, and global e-commerce — always with one consistent thread: the ability to see the full ecosystem, identify where value is being left on the table, and build the partnerships and frameworks to capture it.

Today, I serve in concurrent executive leadership roles that reflect the breadth of that experience:

As CEO of Legacy Bridge Foundation, I lead a California-registered nonprofit dedicated to financial literacy education in underserved communities — connecting institutional resources with the populations that need them most, and integrating community empowerment with emerging financial technology.

As CEO of IRM Foundation, I oversee the governance, strategy, and stakeholder engagement of a Wyoming-registered, tax-exempt nonprofit organization with ties to a prestigious Family Office and international affiliated entities.

 

As Strategic Consultant, Incoming COO & Treasurer, of Bargain Bay Membership Shopping, I advise on U.S. market entry, cross-border operational alignment, and merchant partnership strategy for a multinational e-commerce platform operating across the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, with expansion into over thirty countries.

As International Custodian for Bank of Humanity, I manage cross-border custodial governance and multi-jurisdictional compliance in support of a global humanitarian financial access mission. 

Maricel Vest - Secretary and Board of Directors

Maricel Vest - Secretary and Board of Directors

Empower Change, Preserve Heritage

Join us at Legacy Bridge Foundation to advance humanity through cutting-edge technology and cultural preservation. Be a part of our mission to enrich future generations.