Ambika Gautam Pai

Ambika Gautam Pai currently serves as the Head of Brand at TIAA and is a Podcast Host and Writer at Corner Office Breakdowns. Previously, Ambika held the position of Chief Strategy Officer at Mekanism from February 2019 to January 2023 and was Partner & Co-Head of Strategy at Wolf & Wilhelmine, a women-led strategy firm, from 2016 to 2019. Ambika also contributed as an Adjunct Professor at Parsons School of Design in early 2017, guiding students in developing viable business models. Additional experience includes roles as Strategy Lead at gyro // Partners & Partners, Senior Strategist at Mother New York, and Strategist at BBH New York, alongside an early career as a Data Strategist at FCB Global. Ambika's work includes collaborating with major brands across various sectors, driving brand strategy and insights. Educational background includes a degree from Miami University.