Maria is an experienced Learning and Development Professional. She joined the Academy in 2024 as an Executive Coach and Senior tutor and she leads a number of leadership and management and coaching development programmes for clients in the public, charity and private sectors.
She has significant experience across a number of different sectors including leisure and hospitality, facilities management and the charitable sector where she has worked at a senior level in HR, organisational development and training.
She is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Leadership and Management (FInstLM) and Chartered Member of the Charted Institute of Personnel & Development (MCIPD).
Skilled in directing attention towards the business’s strategic priorities, influencing and executing operational plans with a focus on financial outcomes, all while effectively motivating teams to achieve results. Maria is a seasoned and commercial all-rounder.