Maria has a rich professional history with a diverse executive and board-level background spanning various sectors. Her expertise lies in leadership, organisational change, and the development of workplace cultures that drive financial success.

Having served as the Commercial Director & Board Member at Shield Safety, Maria played a crucial role in shaping the company's strategy, contributing to EBITDA growth, and optimising revenue. Her leadership extended to successfully overseeing multiple departments, achieving financial targets, and fostering high-performing teams aligned with corporate goals.

Maria has proven success in cultural and people change initiatives. As the creator of the Sustainable Culture ModelTM, she employs an innovative approach to leverage culture as a driver of organisational success, focusing on maximising business value.

In her current capacity as an independent culture and leadership coach and non-executive director, Maria is renowned for assisting businesses to implement strategies that drive valuation and sustainable growth. She is actively involved in mentoring small businesses, facilitating peer groups for executive leaders and delivering insightful talks on the impactful role of culture in driving financial growth.