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Marie combines strong business acumen with sophisticated human understanding. She’s trusted by leaders, valued voice at the table, and consistently delivers impact that that makes a sustainable difference. I’ve known and worked with Marie for nearly a decade, and she is one of the most effective and trusted HR leaders I’ve come across.

What stands out about Marie is her ability to put people at the centre of everything she does, while holding a clear and uncompromising focus on business performance. She doesn’t see these as competing priorities, she integrates them in a way that consistently delivers meaningful, measurable outcomes. I’ve seen her approach translate into improved staff morale, wellbeing, and engagement, as well as successfully leading complex organisational change, including a company merger.

Marie has a sharp ability to spot where investment in people will enhance performance. I’ve seen this in how she has developed staff network leads to become real cultural change agents, rather than just spokes people. She brings the same foresight to high-performing teams, recognising that even the strongest teams benefit from intentional development. She has also championed the development of diverse talent and senior leadership through coaching, supporting them to step into their full potential

What sets Marie apart is her depth of understanding when it comes to power, identity, and culture. She is highly attuned to how these dynamics play out differently for different people and brings this awareness into every aspect of her work. This is sophisticated, nuanced leadership that creates environments where people from all backgrounds can genuinely thrive.

I’ve also worked with Marie on complex and sensitive investigations, where her integrity and courage stood out. She doesn’t shy away from difficult truths. Instead, she engages with them openly, using them as a catalyst for meaningful learning and cultural change. She goes beyond delivering findings and ensures that insights are translated into better ways of working.

 

Ruby Ubhi
Managing Director, Maaha People