Mario Leonardo
Security & Operations @LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games
- Role
- Security Team at LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mario Leonardo
Security, Operations, Risk, Intelligence, Geopolitics, & Strategy leader with a career built at the intersection of business growth, operational excellence, and mission-driven service. Lead security and logistics integration for LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Prior military, US Government national security policy advisor.Nonprofit board member and former Executive Director at nonprofit. Previous leader at Amazon, first as an Operations Manager leading 180+ personnel in high-volume fulfillment, then as a Vendor Manager overseeing a $25M P&L and 150+ fresh bakery SKUs. There, I delivered 20%+ category growth by combining data-driven product strategy, vendor partnerships, and continuous improvement initiatives.My leadership journey started in public service. As a U.S. Marine Corps officer and later as a senior advisor at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Department of State, I managed large-scale operations, policy initiatives, and logistics support missions in high-stakes environments. Those experiences shaped how I lead today: with clarity under pressure, adaptability in complex systems, and a focus on empowering teams to succeed.I’m passionate about solving complex problems, mentoring future leaders, and creating operational systems that enable organizations to grow with speed, security, and confidence.
Experience
Security Team
LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games
Nov 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Security Team – LA28 Olympic & Paralympic GamesLead security and logistics integration planning for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the largest sporting event ever hosted in the United States. Responsible for coordinating secure logistical operations across 30+ competition and support venues, overseeing an estimated deliveries involving critical equipment, technology, and infrastructure.Develop and implement risk-mitigation strategies, strategic security initiatives, and threat-intelligence–driven protocols to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted transportation and supply chain operations. Collaborate with federal, state, local, and private-sector partners to align security, logistics, and operational planning in support of a complex, multi-agency environment with global visibility.Ensure operational readiness through integrated planning, contingency development, and real-time coordination to safeguard personnel, assets, and spectators while maintaining the highest standards of efficiency, resilience, and public safety.
Education
General Assembly
Product Manager Certificate, Product Management
Bunker Labs/New York University - Polytechnic School of Engineering
Veterans Entrepreneurship Training Certificate, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
2016 — 2016
St. John's University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Elliott School of International Affairs
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Policy and Practice
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA
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