Greater Seattle Partners Expands Team to Support Next Phase of Growth

Greater Seattle Partners (GSP), the region’s public-private economic development organization, is expanding its leadership team to support continued growth, global investment, and increased regional impact. As the organization advances its mission to attract business, talent, and capital to the Greater Seattle region, GSP welcomes Annie Pardo as Executive Administrator & Operations Manager and Jacob Pavlik as Economic Development Manager, strengthening both operational execution and economic development capacity under the leadership of Interim President & CEO Rebecca Lovell.

“With hundreds of applicants for each open role, Annie and Jacob each distinguished themselves with their insight, initiative and commitment. Jacob brings deep industry knowledge and relationships, and Annie is already leveling up our execution across the board. With these two key hires, GSP is poised to scale our reach and impact, and we are thrilled to have them on the team!” – Rebecca Lovell, GSP Interim President & CEO.

Strengthening Operations and Organizational Excellence

As Executive Administrator & Operations Manager, Annie Pardo provides executive and operational support to Interim President & CEO Rebecca Lovell and Chief Economic Development Officer & Senior Vice President Josh Davis. Her role spans executive coordination, office and systems management, organizational development, and fundraising and financial support; ensuring GSP’s programs and partnerships run smoothly as the organization scales.

Annie brings more than 15 years of experience supporting executive leadership across Greater Seattle’s nonprofit, hospitality, and venture capital organizations, including Woodland Park Zoo, Visit Seattle, WestRiver Group, and Alaska Airlines. Her background in operations, stakeholder engagement, and organizational management positions her as a key enabler of GSP’s mission and day-to-day effectiveness.

“I’m excited to step into my role as Executive Administrator & Operations Manager at Greater Seattle Partners, an organization driving global business attraction, cross-sector collaboration, streamlined site selection, and investment and trade growth,” said Annie Pardo. “In this role, I serve as a force multiplier, optimizing operations, supporting leadership, and helping turn big-picture regional ambitions into action.”

Advancing Economic Development and Global Business Attraction

Jacob Pavlik joins Greater Seattle Partners as Economic Development Manager, reporting to Chief Economic Development Officer & Senior Vice President Josh Davis to advance international business attraction, market intelligence, and regional competitiveness initiatives.

“I am thrilled to join Greater Seattle Partners, where I will facilitate regional collaboration and enhance business attraction for the Greater Seattle region,” said Jacob Pavlik. “I will use my experience in commercial real estate and local government to identify inclusive economic opportunities and drive investment to our key sectors. I look forward to serving as a strategic partner to our public and private stakeholders as we work to grow a thriving regional economy for all.”

Jacob has a strong background in commercial real estate research, market analysis, and public-sector collaboration, most recently serving as Research Manager at Colliers International in Seattle. His experience includes advising on major investment decisions, supporting site selection efforts, and producing data-driven insights to guide economic development strategy.

At GSP, Jacob will support international outreach, business recruitment, and regional positioning efforts, helping connect global companies with opportunities across the Greater Seattle region.