
Arlene Torres
@arlenetorres
I build governance, operational visibility, and enterprise change programs for executive leadership.
What I'm looking for
I've advised CEOs, General Counsel, Executive Directors, and Boards across Simpson Thacher, National Grid, KIPP Foundation, and The Population Council.
At Simpson Thacher, I translate enterprise technology priorities into actionable plans, lead firm-wide change management, and built the firm's first centralized framework for measuring technology adoption and impact.
Previously at National Grid, I led operational strategy for the Office of the General Counsel, delivered global transformation initiatives, and directed vendor and spend programs that improved financial transparency.
Across my career, I've built executive dashboards and KPI systems, coordinated Audit Committee and Board reporting, reduced operational risk by 40%, delivered cost reductions, and strengthened culture through engagement and professional-development programs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager, Digital Adoption and Enablement
Simpson Thacher
May 2026 - Present (4 months)
Act as strategic thought partner to firm leadership, translating enterprise technology priorities into actionable plans across practice groups. Lead change management for firm-wide initiatives and built the firm's first centralized framework for measuring technology adoption and impact.
Manager, General Counsel Operations
National Grid
Jul 2024 - May 2026 (1 year 10 months)
Served as strategic advisor to senior leadership within the Office of the General Counsel, shaping engagement and transformation strategy. Led operational strategy for the executive office and directed spend management and vendor performance programs.
Senior Operations Manager
Women's Environment and Development Organization
Aug 2023 - Jul 2024 (11 months)
Partnered directly with the Executive Director to drive enterprise alignment initiatives, enhancing transparency, accountability, and engagement. Designed and delivered executive presentations for the Board of Directors and implemented data-informed performance tracking that improved operational efficiency by 15%.
Manager, Executive Operations — Office of the CEO
KIPP Foundation
Apr 2023 - Jul 2023 (3 months)
Served as trusted advisor to the CEO on critical operational and organizational decisions. Supported executive leadership through operational streamlining and metric-based decision-making, reducing response time to key issues by 30%.
Operations Manager
The Population Council, Inc.
Aug 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Served as key operational partner to the General Counsel over a 13-year progression, championing modernization and governance initiatives that reduced operational risk by 40%. Led the Audit Committee and directed cross-regional teams in developing enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks.
Legal Operations Administrator
The Population Council, Inc.
Jan 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 7 months)
Supported legal operations and governance initiatives, contributing to modernization and risk reduction. Coordinated cross-regional teams and supported the General Counsel in operational improvements.
Legal Operations Assistant
The Population Council, Inc.
Jan 2010 - Dec 2018 (8 years 11 months)
Provided administrative and operational support to the legal department, assisting with governance and compliance activities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Empire State College
Bachelor of Science, Business, Management, and Economics
Bachelor of Science in Business, Management, and Economics from Empire State College, New York.
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