This site is the professional home of Hakar Torres, a Christ-centered Cuban-American entrepreneur, leader, author, and advisor based in Central Florida. Hakar serves as CEO of Glades Air, a luxury travel concierge and corporate logistics company, and as Head of Sales, Americas for NERD.aero, an aviation technology platform delivering data-driven solutions to FBOs and operators. He is also the Partnerships Director for TEDxOrlando, where he helps bring ideas worth spreading to the Central Florida community.
As the YoPro Chairperson at the Central Florida Business Aviation Association (CFBAA), Hakar leads the next generation of aviation professionals, bridging industry expertise with community-building and mentorship. He previously served as a Business Advisor at Dale Carnegie Training, coaching executives and organizations through leadership development and cultural transformation — and remains a proud advocate of their methodology.
This website is built for two audiences: professionals seeking a trusted advisor for leadership strategy, business growth, or executive coaching, and peers, colleagues, and curious minds who want to follow Hakar's work at the intersection of human leadership and emerging technology.
Hakar is currently writing Beyond Validation, a book set for release in 2026 that challenges high-performers to lead from identity rather than approval. It is a guide to breaking the cycle of performance-driven validation and building a life and career grounded in purpose.
Over the past year, Hakar has also been designing and deploying AI-powered operational tools for Glades Air, including a Travel Concierge CRM, a Rapid Quote Engine, and a Live Itinerary Application. He is a builder, not just a strategist, focused on creating systems that eliminate friction and amplify human connection.
If you are looking for someone who combines strategic clarity, operational experience, and genuine care for the people they serve, you are in the right place.