The Most Loved Workplace Leaders Show with Pam Maynard CEO of Avanade

As CEO of Avanade, Pam Maynard is passionate about building a people-first culture for Avanade’s 50,000+ global employees while driving sustainable, responsible growth centered around client success. Under her leadership, Avanade has put its purpose of making a genuine human impact at the forefront of the work it does for its clients, employees and customers. Pam has intentionally tied Avanade’s purpose to the contributions the company makes in its communities and on the planet.

A veteran of the technology industry, Pam has dedicated her 25+year career to helping clients rethink their business strategies by harnessing the power of digital innovation to renew and grow their businesses.

Prior to being named CEO of Avanade in Sept. 2019, Pam was Avanade’s President of Product and Innovation, focused on defining and delivering innovative solutions for Avanade’s global clients. Earlier in her Avanade career, she served as President of the European business and as General Manager of Avanade UK.

Under her leadership, Pam has continued to expand and sharpen Avanade’s commitment to creating a culture where everyone is welcome to bring their authentic selves to work and where diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skills are valued as critical differentiators in the company’s ability to support client missions. Pam also serves as executive sponsor for the Technology for Social Good initiative, through which Avanade brings the power of its cloud and digital technology expertise to non-profit organizations, digitally transforming their work and accelerating their social impact.

Pam sits on the boards of the Royal Horticultural Society and Junior Achievement Worldwide. As a world traveler, she draws inspiration from the varied backgrounds and cultures she’s experienced. When she’s not meeting with clients or inspiring her global teams, you will find her enjoying time with family and friends in her hometown, London.