Marjorie Dickman

About Marjorie Dickman

Highly accomplished U.S. and global government, geopolitical, regulatory, and legal affairs expert: Top 50 Women in Tech (2021-24). Top Lobbyist: The Hill (2021-24). Top Lobbyist: National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (2023-24). Top 100 Women Execs: HERoes Role Model (2022-24). Tech Titan: Washington\'s Top Tech Leaders (2021). Cyber50 (NVTC). Top 100 Most Powerful Women-CA (2023). Proactive C-suite executive with 28 years leading government affairs. Expert at building / leading high-performing teams that influence laws/policy/regulation to drive growth and elevate brand. Unwavering integrity. Strategic acumen, team motivator, seize opportunities and optimize risk to deliver results. Excel in C-suite and Board decision making, risk optimization, comms strategies: Adeptly navigate political and economic uncertainty; anticipate legislative/regulatory impact; lead government negotiations to preempt business challenges; and advance policies/message to drive growth.Trusted government/external affairs advisor. Expert in innovative and competitive sectors: Tech (SW + HW, AI, cybersecurity, data privacy, quantum, robotics), broadband and RF spectrum, transport, energy, manufacturing, automotive, logistics, media, trade, critical infrastructure, defense. Corp. spokesperson on US and global stages: CES, B7 (business counterpart to G7),\'Masters of Leadership,\' US + Global Auto Shows, BlackBerry Summits (Keynote w Members of Congress), Intel Corp. Analyst Days. BlackBerry (2020-25): Corporate Officer and 1st Chief Government Affairs & Public Policy Officer (CEO direct report). Blend business acumen with legislative, regulatory and political expertise to build (from ground up) and manage Global Government Affairs org, operating in US, CA, EMEA, UK, APJ, LAR. Intel (2004-20): Multiple leadership roles, culminating in launching and leading Global Government Affairs for IoT and Automated Driving BUs. Led teams in US, EMEA, APAC, LAR. Initially recruited to lead telecom lobbying before US government. Prior (19••••03): Prominent DC law firm, specializing in regulatory (FCC, DOC), corporate (M&A, competitiveness), litigation. Serve on Boards of corporate, industry, non-profit. Cmtes: Chair, Finance; Nom/Gov; Comp; CEO Search. Current Boards: Pivotal Aero LLC, US Chamber Tech Engagement Ctr; Consumer Tech Assoc (CES); Eno Center for Transport\'n; NVTC; Nat\'l Tech Diversity & Inclusion Council; GMU College of Engineering & Computing; US Chamber Cyber Leadership Council.Duke Univ: Public Policy/Communications (cum laude). Georgetown Law (cum laude).

Experience

1. Board of Directors Independent Director

   Pivotal

   Jan 2025 — Present · Palo Alto, CA, US

   Pivotal is a global market leader in light electric and hybrid vertical take off and landing (VTOL) aircraft for defense, public safety, and consumer markets.

Education

• The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  Politics & Media Program

  1991 — 1991

• Georgetown Law

  JD, Cum Laude

  1994 — 1997

• Duke University

  BA, Cum Laude, Public Policy (Major) / Communications - Film & Video (Minor)

  1989 — 1993