Transformation Diagnostic
A fast, structured look at the organization: what works, what blocks execution, and where to act first.
Enabling boards, CEOs and investors to build the leadership and structure to create value.
Marie brings more than 25 years of driving transformation, in executive roles within companies or as an external consultant advising them. She has worked in the US, Latin America, Europe and Asia, bringing leaders from different cultures to work toward the same goals. She helps executives and talent succeed in challenging environments, and works fluently in English, French and Spanish.
Where Marie Has Worked
The Estée Lauder Companies
AlstomDanoneMercer
DeloitteHewitt
Ways to Work Together
Organization Design
Redesigning structures, roles and operating models so the organization fits the strategy.
Talent & Capability Roadmap
A plan to build the capabilities the strategy needs, combining targeted hires with the growth of existing teams.
CEO & Board Advisory
Ongoing support for CEOs, executive teams and boards on key decisions, alignment, talent and succession.
International Expansion
Support for companies entering new markets or integrating operations across countries: building local teams, structure and roles, aligned with headquarters.
Executive Coaching
Prepare executives to perform at their best in high-stakes moments: a new role, a key presentation or the next career step. Short focused sessions or ongoing support.
Areas of Expertise
25+ Years
Executive & advisory experience
4 Continents
Operating & multicultural experience
4 Sectors
Luxury, Tech, Manufacturing, Food & Beverage Industries
5 Languages
Fluent: English, French, Spanish · Conversant: German · Basic: Mandarin
Luxury & Retail
As Global VP HR at Estée Lauder Companies, led brand organization redesigns, built the executive bench, and transformed retail across 1,500+ stores.
Tech & E-Commerce
HR partner to the e-commerce leadership as the business grew 28% in four years, to $5.7B. Built the engineering, AI, commercial and customer experience teams, including those that launched ELC brands on Amazon US.
Industry & Transport
Global VP at Alstom Transport, leading talent and compensation. Integrated several joint ventures in China and supported technology transfer by building engineering teams from scratch.
Food & Beverage
Labor relations, plant operations, sales force performance, and commercial incentive design at Danone.
Advisory & Consulting
Compensation architecture, sales and executive incentives, and organization design at Mercer, Deloitte and Hewitt (now Aon), linking pay to business results.
Education & Credentials
MBA, EM Lyon. Executive education at Wharton and Kellogg. Certified Transition Coach (Bridges).
What Leaders Say
“Marie was my trusted advisor through major organizational transformations across brands and regions. She implemented difficult decisions with courage, shaped how we communicated change, and always cared for people through the process.”
“Marie was a strong partner as we reshaped the e-commerce experience at Estée Lauder and scaled it to a new global platform. She helped us build high-performing teams, attracting talent with new expertise in engineering, AI and data science. She was an HR leader who took the time to learn the tech space and speak our language.”
“Marie kept our regional team focused on what mattered for business success, pairing high performance with genuine care and creative engagement. She listened, created clarity, and championed each person's growth. Several of us stepped into bigger global roles under her leadership.”
“Marie built global compensation and talent frameworks at Alstom and helped a newly hired CEO in Shanghai build a stronger leadership team as we delivered the city's metro with our joint ventures. Marie is highly competent, and I always enjoyed working with her.”
“I recommend Marie with full confidence, both to lead transformation projects and to serve on advisory boards or board committees. She brings analytical rigor and business judgment to help leaders align business ambition with the organizational capabilities required to deliver it. She translates complex organizational issues into clear, actionable recommendations.”
“As part of the Latin America Leadership Group, Marie developed new business and advised leading Latin American groups on compensation and organization. She quickly earned the trust of owners and executives, and she was always bringing new ideas for business and partnerships.”