NEW YORK - Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:LIND), a company specializing in expedition cruises and adventure travel, announced today the appointment of Pam Kaufman as a new independent director to its Board. Kaufman, who is the President and CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products & Experiences for Paramount, brings a wealth of experience in global media, branding, and entertainment to the board.
With a career at Paramount that involves driving the company's international growth and overseeing a consumer products portfolio generating over $6 billion in retail revenue, Kaufman's expertise is expected to support Lindblad's commercial goals. Her role at Paramount includes managing an expansive streaming portfolio and free-to-air broadcast networks in four countries, as well as iconic brands like Nickelodeon and MTV.
Mark D. Ein, Chairman of the Board at Lindblad, expressed his enthusiasm for Kaufman's addition, citing her leadership in growing international brands and hospitality experiences. Sven-Olof Lindblad, Founder and CEO of Lindblad Expeditions, also welcomed Kaufman, emphasizing her alignment with the company's mission and her potential contribution to the company's expansion strategies.
Kaufman shared her excitement about joining the board, reflecting on her personal experience with Lindblad Expeditions as transformative. She emphasized her background in brand globalization and scaling businesses, suggesting her readiness to help bring Lindblad's nature-oriented and culturally immersive experiences to a wider audience.
Lindblad Expeditions collaborates with National Geographic to offer educational voyages and promote conservation and sustainable tourism. The company's subsidiaries, including Natural Habitat and Off the Beaten Path, focus on land-based travel that supports nature conservation.
This move comes as Lindblad Expeditions continues to pioneer in the expedition travel industry, aiming to capitalize on the growing interest in such travel experiences. The information for this article is based on a press release statement from Lindblad Expeditions.
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