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Pamela J. Brown

Executive Vice President, Head of People & Culture at Crunch Fitness

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Overview

Pamela J. Brown serves as Executive Vice President, Head of People & Culture at Crunch Fitness[1], a position Brown has held since July 2025[3]. Brown previously held the role of Vice President, Head of People and Culture at the same organization from February 2023 to July 2025[4]. Brown's professional approach emphasizes people systems as an operating lever tied to execution, speed, and results, with experience spanning Fortune 500 and private equity-backed environments[2]. Brown holds a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from Mercy University[11] and a Strategic Human Resources Certificate from Cornell University[12], along with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Curry College[13]. Brown has served as Adjunct Faculty at New York University since January 2010[5] and holds board positions with professional organizations, including Vice President of Marketing & Communications at New York City SHRM[6].

Profile introduction
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I build people systems that drive performance under pressure, scale with the business, and deliver in the moments that matter, including private equity transitions, M&A integration, and exit readiness. I treat people strategy as an operating lever tied directly to execution, speed, and results. My experience spans Fortune 500 and private equity-backed environments, with a focus on translating leadership, structure, and talent into consistent performance at scale. In franchise and multi-unit systems, I create clarity across complexity so teams can execute with accountability and alignment.

Career history

  1. Executive Vice President, Head of People & CultureJul 2025 to presentCrunch Fitness
  2. Vice President, Head of People and CultureFeb 2023 to Jul 2025Crunch Fitness
  3. Adjunct FacultyJan 2010 to presentNew York University
  4. Board Member: Vice President, Marketing & CommunicationsJul 2026 to presentNew York City SHRM
  5. Chair, Marketing and CommunicationsJul 2025 to Jul 2026New York City SHRM
  6. Blog LeaderSep 2024 to Sep 2025New York City SHRM
  7. Board Chair, Diversity Equity & InclusionJul 2021 to Nov 2024Westchester Human Resource Management Association (WHRMA)
  8. Senior Director, Human ResourcesJan 2010 to Jan 2023Gallagher

Education

  1. Master of Science, Human Resources Management2008 - 2011Mercy University
  2. Strategic Human Resources CertificateJan 2009 - Dec 2009Cornell University
  3. Bachelor of Arts, Business Management Major and English MinorCurry College

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