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LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. APPOINTS PAM KAUFMAN TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND; the "Company" or "Lindblad Expeditions"), recognized global leader
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[{"type":"text","content":"NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND; the \"Company\" or \"Lindblad Expeditions\"), recognized global leader and a pioneer in the expedition cruises and adventure travel industry, today announced that its Board of Directors (\"Board\") has appointed Pam Kaufman, a proven global media and entertainment executive, as a new independent director.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMs. 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 award-winning hotels and resorts.\n\"We are thrilled to add Pam Kaufman, one of the world's best global brand builders, to our Lindblad Board of Directors,\" said Mark D. Ein, Chairman of the Board. \"Pam's proven leadership in growing iconic brands and hospitality experiences internationally is a perfect fit for some of our highest priority commercial goals.\"\n\"We warmly welcome Pam to our Board of Directors, another step on our journey as industry pioneers in expedition travel as we capitalize on the massive growth of interest in expedition travel,\" said Sven-Olof Lindblad, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lindblad Expeditions and a member of the Board. \"Pam's appreciation of the company's mission will help her advise our business, expand our ideas and increase our relevance in supporting the necessary strategies. I know Pam will fit right in with the Lindblad ethos leveraging her vast brand-building experience, keen international expertise and philanthropic passion.\"\nMs. Kaufman commented, \"I was fortunate enough to ex...