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Rafael A. Sanchez

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Chief Government and Corporate Affairs Officer & Indianapolis Market President


Rafael A. Sanchez is Chief Government and Corporate  Affairs Officer & Indianapolis Market President for Old National Bank. He most recently served as Old National’s Chief Impact Officer where he led the organization and launch of Generations Community Bank. Rafael is an attorney and former President and CEO of Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL, now AES Indiana).

A native of Puerto Rico, Rafael holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and Political Science from the University of Puerto Rico and a law degree from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.

Through his commitment and passion for the Indianapolis community, Rafael has served on numerous boards and community initiatives. He currently serves as Board Chair for Community Health Network and serves on the boards of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the Indy Economic Development Corporation, the Center for Justice & Exoneration Network, Young Presidents Organization (YPO Gold), and Generations Community Bank.

In 2017, Rafael received the Sagamore of the Wabash award from Governor Eric Holcomb for his civic leadership in Indianapolis.