Everbridge Appoints Pamela Larson as Chief Security Officer for North America
Everbridge, Inc. (Nasdaq: EVBG), a global leader in critical event management (CEM) and national public warning software solutions, has announced the appointment of Pamela Larson as Chief Security Officer for North America. This move is part of Everbridge’s ongoing commitment to bolster its security and resilience strategies for its extensive enterprise and government clientele.
Pamela Larson is a seasoned security risk advisor and operational resilience expert with over twenty years of leadership experience. Her expertise lies in creating secure, robust environments for employees, customers, and assets. Her career is characterized by a dedication to excellence in physical security, complex investigations, crisis management, and fostering operational resilience within leading corporations.
In her new role, Ms. Larson will work closely with North American enterprises on security and resilience strategy, risk assessment, and compliance. She will report directly to Tracy Reinhold, the Global Chief Security Officer of Everbridge, who oversees the company’s enterprise-level security strategy. Tracy Reinhold has a notable background, having served in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for twenty-two years, including a leadership position in the FBI’s intelligence division.
Before joining Everbridge, Ms. Larson served as the Director of Corporate Security Strategy and Risk at Twilio. There, she executed a comprehensive corporate security program focusing on enterprise incident management, operational resilience, health and safety, gap and risk analysis, and security governance and structure. Her approach combines strategic foresight with hands-on operational agility, emphasizing the safeguarding of people and operations against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
Prior to Twilio, Ms. Larson held the position of Senior Vice President (SVP) and Head of Enterprise Incident Management at Wells Fargo Bank. She led the design, development, maintenance, and execution of crisis and incident management and business interruption recovery programs. Additionally, she served as the Chief Security Officer and Head of Physical Security and Investigations at Bank of the West. In this role, she oversaw corporate-wide security programs. She ensured the safety and security of the bank’s 10,000 employees, customers, assets, and brand across over 550 branch, office, and data center locations.
Ms. Larson holds a Master of Public Administration in Criminal Justice from The University of Colorado, Denver. Her academic background complements her extensive professional experience, providing her with a strong foundation in public administration and criminal justice.
Everbridge empowers enterprises and government organizations to anticipate, mitigate, respond to, and recover stronger from critical events. In today’s unpredictable world, resilient organizations minimize the impact on people and operations, absorb stress, and return to productivity faster when deploying CEM technology. Everbridge’s mission is to digitize organizational resilience by combining intelligent automation with the industry’s most comprehensive risk data to keep people safe and organizations running.
With Pamela Larson at the helm as the Chief Security Officer for North America, Everbridge is poised to enhance its security and resilience strategies further. Her extensive experience and strategic approach will be invaluable as the company continues to expand its influence and capability in the critical event management sector.
The appointment of Pamela Larson as Chief Security Officer for North America marks a significant step for Everbridge in strengthening its security framework. With her extensive background and expertise, Ms. Larson is well-positioned to drive the company’s security and resilience strategies, ensuring robust protection for Everbridge’s clients across North America. This strategic move underscores Everbridge’s commitment to maintaining its leadership in critical event management and public warning solutions.
