Pallabi Saboo

George Mason University Costello College of Business Pallabi Saboo

Biography

Through her various board roles, she contributes to strategic oversight and initiatives that connect economic development priorities with placemaking, infrastructure considerations, and long-range competitiveness. Pallabi navigates complex multi-stakeholder environments with ease and works constructively with elected officials, public-sector leaders, business executives, and education and workforce partners to advance shared objectives and strengthen the region’s global position. Her leadership style emphasizes accountability, partnership, and a commitment to delivering results. 

With a global outlook and experience attracting companies into the region, she understands the competitive dynamics shaping business expansion and investment decisions. She brings a builder’s mindset, operational depth, and a consistent record of execution—focused on attracting investment, expanding opportunity, and ensuring Fairfax County remains a world-class destination for innovation and economic vitality. 

Sample recognitions: 

  • Top 25 Female CEOs 

  • Top 100 Smart CEO 

  • Technical Trailblazer 

  • Federal 100 Most Influential Leaders 

  • Top 10 Women Who Mean Business 

  • United States President’s Volunteer Service Award 

  • Top 12 Companies to Watch in Virginia 

  • Virginia’s Fantastic 50 

  • Tibbetts Award (presented at the White House) 

Board service has included: 

  • Fairfax County Economic Development Authority 

  • Connected DMV 

  • George Mason University 

  • TiE DC 

  • Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Strategic Leadership Board of Advisors 

  • Northern Virginia Technology Council Executive Circle 

  • Governor’s Board for the Small Business Financing Authority 

Deeply committed to philanthropy, Pallabi is a member of the Arch Klumph Society—Rotary’s highest donor tier.