Thomas-Graham, Pamela: - Pamela Thomas-Graham (b. 1963) is an American businesswoman, corporate leader, and author. She serves on the boards of several tech companies, and holds degrees from Harvard College, Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School. She was the first African American woman to become partner at McKinsey & Company; was president and CEO of CNBC; and Group President of Liz Claiborne. Thomas-Graham is a member of the Photography Acquisition Committee at the Whitney Museum of American Art. She is the author of three mystery novels published by Simon & Schuster.