Marianne Abib-Pech is a finance professional. She trained with Arthur Andersen before joining General Electric. There, she sharpened her business, finance, and leadership skills. She became the Global CFO of Shell Aviation, a $20B business, before turning 35.
Marianne is also a passionate writer. She is the author of The Financial Times Guide to Leadership: How to Lead Effectively and Get Results.
Driven by entrepreneurship, Marianne founded a boutique advisory and investment firm. The firm specializes in growth in emerging markets, particularly the Caspian Sea and hospitality sectors. She has successfully closed transactions in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Marianne has lived in six countries and worked with over 88 nationalities. Her goal has always been to create business value and unlock human capital for finance communities and businesses.
She has experienced firsthand the challenges of transforming organizations and herself. She understands what it takes to connect with both oneself and the world around you.
Through her keynotes, Marianne inspires and energizes those who want to become leaders in their organizations, businesses, or lives.
Leadership is a journey. It is never-ending and it is humbling. It starts from within, working from the inside out and from oneself to the world.