Diane Pastore
About Diane Pastore
Diane Pastore serves as the Director of Conference Programming at Pensions & Investments, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in conference programming, marketing, and business development across various organizations, including Practising Law Institute and Bloomberg BNA.
Work at Crain Communications
Diane Pastore has served as the Director of Conference Programming for Pensions & Investments at Crain Communications since 2019. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and execution of conference programming. Her leadership has included the international expansion of the conference organization, where she created a strategic vision and defined critical initiatives to enhance the brand's reach and impact.
Previous Experience at Practising Law Institute
Prior to her current position, Diane Pastore worked at the Practising Law Institute (PLI) from 2015 to 2018. As part of the Global Conferences/Business Development & Strategic Partnerships team, she focused on content development and strategic marketing initiatives. Her role involved managing business development efforts and contributing to the growth of PLI's conference offerings in New York, NY.
Background in Marketing and Business Development
Diane Pastore has a diverse background in marketing and business development. She worked at RoyaltyStat LLC as Global Marketing & Business Development for the Americas in 2014. Additionally, she held the position of Sr. Global Conference Content Development/Marketing/Custom Content Webinar Manager at CFO from 2018 to 2019. Her experience includes managing custom content webinars focused on CFOs and participating in process improvement initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Diane Pastore earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the State University of New York at New Paltz. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for effective communication and strategic planning in her professional roles. Her expertise spans conference programming, content development, and digital event management.
Achievements in Event Management
Throughout her career, Diane Pastore has made significant contributions to event management and programming. She pioneered the development of virtual events for her brand by transitioning in-person events to digital formats in April 2020. Additionally, she introduced live interactive audience experiences to enhance engagement during digital events, demonstrating her ability to adapt to changing industry demands.