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Pamela is an experienced independent board director and brand leader. To the boardroom, she brings a relentless focus on the consumer, a unique combination of strategic brand management and retail/ecommerce expertise and success as a mentor to senior leaders across a spectrum of industries. She is the Founder and Principal of Elmira Street Associates, LLC, a consulting practice focused on governance, brand strategy and angel investment.
Pamela is the sole Independent Board Director, an audit committee member and an advisor to the CEO of Hanna Andersson, an ecommerce retailer of children’s apparel. Pamela also serves on the Main Street Hospitality Group Advisory Board (which functions as the BOD), a family-run boutique hotel owner & operator. Additionally, Pamela is an advisor to senior leadership of Genesco, Inc (NYSE:GCO); to Overtime Sports; and to Serve Robotics (NASDAQ: SERV).
She has previous experience on the board of a non-profit health care organization in the Pacific Northwest where she Co-Chaired the Governance Committee and was appointed to the Executive Committee. Previously, she was the sole Independent Director for Cover FX Cosmetics, an L Catterton investment.
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Boards are no longer observers of emerging technology; they are stewards of how it’s governed. This panel goes beyond awareness to examine how directors can structure oversight, define accountability, and measure governance effectiveness in AI, data use, and digital innovation. Panelists will share practical strategies for building governance systems that ensure transparency, ethical decision-making, and responsible innovation at scale.
Speakers include: Sita Lowman, Nithya Das, Suresh Sharma, Byron Loflin
As shareholder activism intensifies, boards face mounting pressure to defend strategy, protect corporate reputation, and engage stakeholders with clarity. This panel brings together seasoned directors to explore how boards can respond effectively while maintaining credibility, board alignment, and stakeholder trust. Hear real-world insights on navigating activism in today’s high-stakes, high-visibility environment.
Speakers include: Gaby Sulzberger, David Cahoy, Rachael Coffey, Eduardo Gallego
As global disruptions reshape business models, this panel will explore how boards can navigate the practical complexities of trade, tariffs, and supply chain shifts across regions. Panelists will share how directors are guiding companies through regulatory changes, sourcing challenges, and new market risks, while seizing opportunities for growth and operational agility.
Speakers include: Titi Cole, Mia Mends
This keynote will equip directors to think globally about risk through the lens of geopolitical foresight, cross-border tensions, and long-term instability. Learn how boards can strengthen oversight and guide enterprise-wide resilience by anticipating disruption and embedding a proactive risk culture in a changing world.
Speakers include: Rodger Baker