FEATURED SPEAKER

Laura Roberts

Co-founder and CEO,
Pantheon Enterprises

Co-founder and CEO of Pantheon Enterprises, Ms. Roberts is a leading force behind the company’s business development and expansion plan. Since 1999 Ms. Roberts directed an extensive reorganization of the company to include: development of its executive management team; protection of its IP; automation of its manufacturing operations; and a clear definition of its marketing and distribution strategy. Additionally she secured the necessary financing to commercialize the chemical technologies throughout multiple worldwide distribution channels.

A decade later, Pantheon Enterprises has expanded globally and realized tremendous success in several markets with award winning products. Dubbed “The Toxic Avenger” by Forbes Magazine, Roberts formed Pantheon Enterprises with a fierce commitment to shattering the myth that green technologies are less effective and more expensive. Its mission continues to be to develop and commercialize products that help customers to increase financial growth while at the same time sustain human health and safety, social responsibility and environmental efforts. Roberts’ efforts in driving the corporate mission and vision resulted in Pantheon Enterprises being recognized in 2012 and 2013 as one of Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Roberts is a summa cum laude graduate of Northern Arizona University. Ms. Roberts is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and for two successive years enjoyed the distinction of being the University’s highest ranking scholar. She is a graduate of the highly regarded business executive program at MIT Sloan School of Management. She is also a graduate of The Integral Leadership Program at the Stagen Institute.

Ms. Roberts is currently a member of Young Presidents’ Organization, a global network of young chief executives with a rigorous selection and application process. She serves on the Advisory Committee for Northern Arizona University’s NAUTeach Program – a program committed to increasing the number and quality of math and science teachers. She is a member of the Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) organization. Roberts serves on the Leadership Council for Pachamama Alliance, an organization committed to sustainability and social justice. She currently holds board positions with CWS, an organization dedicated to disaster relief and refugee assistance, Beyond Benign, an organization dedicated to revolutionizing the way chemistry is taught to better prepare students and Conscious Capitalism, an organization focused on promoting higher purpose in business. Roberts has previously held Board positions with The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, The March of Dimes, the Arizona Business Leadership Group, and the Hospitality Industry Hall of Honors at the University of Houston.