Pamela Maynard is CEO of Avanade, the leading provider of innovative digital, cloud and advisory services, industry solutions and design-led experiences across the Microsoft ecosystem. A veteran of the technology industry, she has dedicated her career to helping clients harness the power of digital innovation to renew and grow their businesses. Pamela is passionate about building a people-first culture for Avanade’s 60,000+ global employees and under her leadership, Avanade has continued to expand and sharpen its commitment to inclusion and diversity – creating a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and where diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skills are valued as critical differentiators.