Pamela M. Bates
Partner

Pamela advises companies on strategy and policy as well as to provide solutions for mitigating risk in overseas markets. Prior to joining Securitas, Pamela managed global diplomatic engagements for over two decades as a U.S. diplomat for the Department of State. During her tenure at the State Department, she focused on trade and energy advocacy projects in Latin America, Europe and Asia including managing negotiations and handling strategic communications. She represented the United States at several international organizations, including the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the International Energy Agency and the World Trade Organization, where she specialized in achieving consensus among multiple stakeholders. Pamela has lived and worked internationally for over half of her career including long term assignments in France, Germany, Switzerland and Brazil; she is fluent in French, Portuguese and Spanish. Pamela earned her Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Environmental Studies from Bowdoin College, a Master’s degree in International Affairs from Johns Hopkins University, the School of Advanced International Studies and an M.B.A from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Matthew P. Stewart
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