Manuel Ortiz is a prominent strategist, advisor and trusted counsel
He has extensive experience driving results, earning the appreciation of national and international clients and respect in Washington’s power circles.
Manuel Ortiz
Founder and Chairman
Manuel Ortiz is the Founder and Chairman of VantageKnight, a public affairs and strategic advisory firm that specializes in aligning commercial objectives with political realities.
Mr. Ortiz counsels Fortune 500 companies, investors, trade associations, and international principals on U.S. federal policy, cross-border commercial strategy, reputational risk, and executive-level government engagement.
Over the course of his legal and political career, Mr. Ortiz has worked across government, diplomatic, and business environments, informing his approach to political risk, commercial strategy, and institutional engagement.
Mr. Ortiz serves on the Board of Directors for the bipartisan advocacy group BPC Action and is past Chairman and current executive committee member on the Board of the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation.
Tuesday Profile: K Street’s real pro
Manuel Ortiz is not one to sit still.
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Manny Ortiz: 40 Under 40
The young lobbyists with the most influence in Washington
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K Street’s Go-To Guy
From Puerto Rico to Kansas to Washington
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“Ortiz is Regarded as one of K Street’s Most Influential Strategists”
“Puerto Rico’s Go-to Guy in Washington”
“One of Washington’s Powerhouse Lobbyists”
