Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Pam Kaufman, a proven global media and entertainment executive, as a new independent director. Ms. Kaufman currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of International Markets, Global Consumer Products & Experiences for Paramount, one of the world's largest entertainment companies. In this role, Pam leads the continued globalization of Paramount's operations, driving growth of the company's international business which includes an expansive streaming portfolio, free-to-air broadcast networks in four countries, and an extensive suite of iconic brands including Nickelodeon and MTV.

She also oversees the Global Consumer Products and Experiences organization, representing well over $6 billion in worldwide retail revenue. From SpongeBob SquarePants to Yellowstone, she takes beloved characters and builds them into global, commercially successful brands that resonate with fans worldwide, while also extending into themed entertainment experiences from live shows to hotels and resorts. About Pam Kaufman: Pam Kaufman is President and CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products & Experiences for Paramount, one of the world's largest entertainment companies.

Pam is responsible for leading the continued globalization of Paramount's operations, driving growth of the company's international business which includes an expansive streaming portfolio, free-to-air broadcast networks in countries, and an extensive suite of iconic brands including Nickelodeon and MTV. Under Pam's leadership, the company has expanded Paramount+ globally, with the service now streaming in 45 markets, and has continued to expand Pluto TV, which is live in more than 35 territories.     Pam also oversees the Global Consumer Products and Experiences organization, representing?well over $6 billion in worldwide retail revenue. The organization covers a diverse slate of franchises, brands, and content from across the Paramount portfolio including?Mean Girls, PAW Patrol, South Park, SpongeBob SquarePants, Star Trek, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Top Gun, and Yellowstone,?among others.

Pam's oversight includes worldwide product?merchandising and licensing?as well as business development, marketing, franchise planning, creative strategy, retail sales and consumer insights. In addition, Pam's purview includes key brand extensions like Gaming, Themed Entertainment including live ts, theme parks, and hotels, including the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts in Riviera Maya and Punta Cana.   Under Pam's leadership, the Paramount Consumer Products team established a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiative, focusing on People & Culture, to build meaningful connections and start brave conversations across partnerships, products, and the industry as a whole. She also launched Paramount's Impact Series, an ongoing initiative to better equip employees with the tools they need to support gender equity in the workplace and beyond.

Pam is the Executive Sponsor of Paramount's Women+ Employee Resce Group (ERG), where she champions women and allies of all levels across the company, by serving as a liaison between this group and the company's Senior Leadership Team to scale inclusivity efforts across the organization.   Pam is a member of the Board of Directors of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, and, as a passionate advocate for women and families, serves on the board of the Pace Women's Justice Center. Pam also joined the board of Stella McCartney Ltd. in 2022. Most recently, Pam was inducted into the Licensing International Hall of Fame in 2023 and landed on the Variety Dealmakers Impact Report in 2022.

She has received many other awards and accolades throughout her career, including the Wonder Women Mentorship Award from Women in Toys in 2019.  Pam earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Communication from The American University in Washington D.C. In addition, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities?in 2019, when she delivered the Commencement address for The American University School of Communications.