Pam McDermid

As Chief Human Resources Officer, Pam McDermid is responsible for driving strategic talent and culture initiatives across the organization, including leadership and employee development, succession planning, talent assessment and performance management, employee engagement, recruitment, compensation, and employee relations.

Prior to joining Tokio Marine Highland, Pam served as Chief People Officer at Fay Financial LLC, where she provided organizational expertise in the assessment and alignment of talent acquisition and development, performance management, culture, engagement, compliance and total rewards. Previously, she was Chief Talent Officer/Chief Human Resources Officer at Hightower Advisors, and served in leadership roles at National Interstate Insurance Company and Alaron Trading Corporation.

Pam holds a Master of Science in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from Loyola University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Purdue University with a dual degree in Communication and Law and Society.