SAN JOSE, Calif.—June 9, 2021 — Panzura CEO and Chairwoman Jill Stelfox has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful, world-class business leaders.
Council membership is by invitation only, and Stelfox was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of her experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as notable personal and professional achievements.
“We are honored to welcome Jill Stelfox into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Business Council. “Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”
Stelfox brings more than two decades of corporate expertise to the Council, having held leadership roles at technology-driven firms including Zebra Technologies, Graffiti Sports, Defywire, and Noblestar. She has also served as a board member or advisor for Women in Sports Inc., Route Inc., Chief, De Oro Devices, The Founder Institute, and Inova Health System.
She holds five patents in the big data analytics space and was previously co-CEO of the mid-market catalyst firm EDGY.
“The past year has taught us the value of community like never before, and there are few more pressing challenges than helping businesses transition to a cloud-native, cloud-first world,” said Stelfox. “I’m eager to bring my perspective to the Council on how the enterprise can become more resilient, diverse, and collaborative while managing, protecting, and accessing their unstructured data assets at speed and scale. It’s an honor to join this esteemed group of leaders, and I look forward to learning from other members as well as contributing to the conversation at Forbes.com.”
As a member of the Council, Stelfox will have access to exclusive opportunities to expand her professional influence. She will collaborate with other respected local leaders through a private forum and members-only events. She will also be invited to work with a professional editorial team to publish original business articles and contribute to expert Q&A panels.
About Forbes Councils
Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders behind Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders connect with the people and resources that help them thrive. Learn more at forbescouncils.com.
About Panzura
Panzura replaces legacy storage with a modern approach to unstructured data, empowering organizations with a high-performance, high-intelligence global environment. Companies across industries—including sports, healthcare, financial services, media and entertainment, gaming, architecture, engineering, construction, and government—use Panzura to manage hundreds of petabytes of cloud data.
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