Hi, I'm Pam!

I am a multi-disciplinary Strategy,  Innovation, and Product leader that thrives on coaching teams through ambiguous business challenges, innovation initiatives, and the build and growth phases of product development to drive towards a more sustainable, equitable, and diversified future without loosing sight of tangible bottom-line impact.

I have a proven track record of working with C-Suite leaders across the US, Europe, and APAC to translate ambitious strategic goals into tangible roadmaps that align cross-functional teams around a common vision that brings new products, services, or internal organizational changes to life .
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My Experience to date...

As part of Visa's Venture Incubators, and in my previous roles at BCG Digital Ventures, Deloitte Consulting, and co-founder of my own digital media consultancy, I have worked across a variety of industries including healthcare, financial services, energy, consumer goods, and management consulting to drive large-scale, net-positive change via organizational transformation, innovation, new product development, and growth initiatives.
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Artificial Intelligence for Business Certificate

Wharton Executive Program
Philadelphia, USA
    • Foundations of Big Data, AI andMachine Learning
    • AI for the Marketing World
    • AI for Human Resource Management
    • AI Driven Transformation: Economics & Governance
    Aug 2023 — Oct 2023
    Jan 2023 — May 2023

    Mergers and Acquisitions Certificate

    Columbia Business School
    New York, USA
    • M&A Strategy incl. strategic alternatives, synergies, and pro-forma analysis; interloper analysis; form of consideration; and tactical approach issues
    • Due Diligence, Valuation, and Deal Math
    • Merger Agreements and Sell-Side
    • Takeover Defense and Financial Perspectives

    Visa Garage, Visa's Venture Incubator

    Senior Manager and founding team member
    San Francisco, USA
    • Leading teams through the innovation, incubation, and launch processes of new, purpose-driven ventures.
    • Championing customer experience, sustainability, and design-driven innovation at the intersection of finance, healthcare, and economic empowerment.
    Nov 2022 — Currently
    Mar 2022 — Aug 2022

    Sustainable Capitalism & ESG Certificate

    University of California, Berkeley - School of Law
    Berkeley, USA
    • Defining approaches for incorporating environmental, social, and governance considerations into business and investment strategy on the operational and board level.

    Google - Area 120

    Project Team Lead, Innovation (MBA)
    San Francisco, USA
    • Led a global team of 5 MBA students to drive research, analysis and GTM recommendations for a new venture within Google's internal innovation arm, which was later acquired by a Google Business Unit.
    Feb 2022 — May 2022
    Jan 2022 — AuG 2022

    MBA (exchange) & HAas Global Innovation Program

    University of California, Berkeley - Haas School of Management
    Berkeley, USA
    • MBA (Exchange)
    • Berkeley Haas Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate
    • Student Board Member
    • Blockchain Decal

    Accelerated MBA

    Australian Graduate School of Management, UNSW
    Sydney, AU│Berkeley, USA
      • 1-year Accelerated MBA program
      • AGSM Consulting Director
      • Full-time Women in Leadership Scholarship Recipient
      • UNSW Digital Society & New Wave Mentor
      May 2021 — AuG 2022
      Nov 2018 — Apr 2021

      Boston Consulting Group – Digital Ventures

      Sr. Consultant, Strategy & Innovation (Workstream Lead)
      Los Angeles, USA│ London, UK
        • Redefined the innovation portfolios of Fortune 500 companies and hyper-growth start-ups
        • Drove the product strategy for award-winning new ventures across all stages of the product development cycle in the healthcare, finance, energy, and retail space
        • Streamlined the operational model design and customer experience backbone for Fortune 500 companies & new ventures
        • Launched and refined the marketing, GTM Strategy, content, and behavior design strategies to drive continuous customer engagement and growth post-launch

        Product Management Certificate

        University of California - Haas School of Business
        Berkeley, USA
        • Three-months online and in-person product management training
        Dec 2020 — Feb 2021
        Aug 2015 — Jan 2015

        Deloitte 'Emerging Leaders' Academy & AGILE Training

        Agile Training, Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Strategy Methodologies
        Sydney, AU
            • Multi-day topic expert training on agile and lean methodologies, speaker training, and strategy workshops
            • 1-week Leadership Program for nominated candidates led by executive training firm Korn Ferry

            Deloitte Consulting – Customer Strategy & Digital Innovation Practices

            Analyst to Sr. Specialist,  Customer Strategy, Innovation & Transformation (Workstream Lead)
            Los Angeles, USA│ Sydney, AU
            • Led innovation and transformation initiatives collaborating with direct reports, stakeholders and clients to redefine product portfolios, customer experiences, and GTM approaches on 12+ projects up to US $35M.
            • Defined and validated product roadmaps for 6+ new customer-centric applications, 3 large-scale digital transformations, and 12+ customer strategy projects.
            • Developed marketing and content strategies for 8+ ASX 50/Fortune 100 corporations.
            Aug 2015 — Nov 2018
            Jan 2015 - May 2015

            UX Immersive Scholarship

            General Assembly
            Sydney, AU
            • 3-months User Experience Design Training Program

            UNSW LEAD Program - Montagio Scholarship

            University of New South Wales
            Sydney, AU
            • 1-week Leadership Program for nominated candidates
            Oct 2014
            Aug 2012— Oct 2015

            Amplify Events

            Experiential Marketing Producer
            Sydney, AU
            • Supported the production of 10+ experiential campaigns for Amplify events budgeted between AUD $100k - 2M

            Co-founder & Digital Strategy Consultant

            DesignXImpact
            Sydney, AU│ Cairns, AU
            • Defined the brand purpose, digital marketing strategies, experiential campaigns, andUX for Australian start-ups, SMEs, and ASX 50 clients.
            • Achieved up to 300x growth across clients' social media engagement scores.
            • Led the digital campaigns for 6+ events.
            Jan 2010 — Aug 2015
            Aug 2008— Apr 2012

            James Cook University

            Bachelor of Business (Honors)
            Breda, NL│ Cairns, AU
            • Academic Medal (Coursework)
            • Two research awards (Thesis)

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            Dive instructor

            I've explored the beauty of the underwater world across Australia, South and Central America, Asia and Europe, and helped 230+ individuals access this natural gem and see first hand why it is worth protecting.

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            yoga teacher

            I'm an advanced Yoga teacher and enjoy integrating the practice into workshops and daily life to find balance and inspiration.

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            Avid Traveler

            I have traveled to over 50 countries and love discovering new cultures,  and explore the beauty of the natural world. Since the pandemic I've also discovered sailing and attained an international sailing certificate.

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            Mentor & Coach

            I enjoy teaching and mentoring and have supported and created multiple programs including the NAVA College Entrepreneurship program, UNSW's Digi Society and New Wave community, and as Consulting Director during my MBA studies.

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            I am a multi-disciplinary Strategy, Product, and Transformation leader, who thrives on coaching teams through complex business challenges to help organizations drive towards a more sustainable, equitable, and diverse future without loosing sight of tangible bottom-line impact.

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