Marie Holive

CEO

London, England, United Kingdom23 yrs 3 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • 25+ years of leadership in diverse industries.
  • Expertise in Board Governance and Audit & Risk.
  • Proven track record in driving profit growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned executive in Media, Tech, and Consulting sectors with a strong focus on governance and risk management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Writing

Other Skills

Thought LeadershipEnterprise Risk ManagementCredit Risk ManagementOperational Risk ManagementFinancial Risk ManagementIT Risk ManagementCareer CoachingArtificial Intelligence (AI)ESGCorporate GovernanceClimateBiodiversityOperations ManagementStrategic Financial PlanningAuditing

About

CEO Proteus, 3X Board Member (NASDAQ: GDEV, LSE: TIG, ESG.AI) and 3X Audit & Risk Committee Chair. 25+ years of leadership experience in blue-chip companies in the Media / Tech / Consulting Services / Healthcare / Energy industries. Previous roles include: CEO and CFO of Comcast NBCUniversal International Networks Business ($0.7bn and 750 employees) / operations leader and senior audit manager at General Electric / M&A project at McKinsey & Company. Special expertise in Board Governance / Audit & Risk / Sustainability / AI / Cyber as well as in digital, commercial, and international strategies that deliver double digit profit growth. Board Education: MIT Executive Education: Artificial Intelligence, implications for business strategy (2024-2025) Competent Boards - Climate (2024), Sustainability & ESG (2024-2025) Financial Times Non-Executive Director Diploma (2022) Harvard Business School: Succeeding as a Corporate Director Harvard Business School (2017) Member - WomenExecs on Boards: https://womenexecs.memberclicks.net/ Member - Transpire Global: https://transpireglobal.com/ Member - Chapter Zero: https://chapterzero.org.uk/about/ Looking to expand Independent Board Member portfolio with US and UK publicly listed companies Email me at: marie@marieholive.com SKILLS HIGHLIGHTS • Vision and Strategy • CFO/Audit/Risk • Sustainability/AI/Cyber • Revenue/Profit Amplification • Digital Transformation • Change Management • Crisis Management • Internationalisation • Remuneration/Succession/DEI Engineering MSc and MBA at Columbia Business School and London Business School

Experience

23 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 7 mos
Average Tenure
8 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

Proteus international

5 roles

Chief Executive Officer

Promoted

Jan 2026Present · 3 mos

COO, CMO & Coaching Practice Director

Jan 2025Jan 2026 · 1 yr

  • Proteus is a global 30-year-old consulting firm supporting companies to transform, strengthen leaders and build skills and knowledge. We make it easier to clarify and move toward your hoped-for future.

Chief Operating Officer & Transformation Practice Director

Promoted

Jan 2024Dec 2024 · 11 mos

Transformation Practice Director and Senior Advisor

Promoted

Jan 2023Dec 2023 · 11 mos

Senior Advisor

Jul 2019Dec 2022 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Forbes business council

Forbes Business Council Member

May 2025Present · 11 mos

  • Honored member of the Forbes Business Council—an invitation-only community that vets senior executives for proven track records in leadership, revenue growth and innovation. The Council provides a peer network of top industry minds and the opportunity to share insights directly on Forbes.com.
WritingThought Leadership

Esg.ai

Board Member, Audit & Risk Committee Chair

Dec 2024Present · 1 yr 4 mos

  • ESG.AI combines the power of artificial intelligence with real-time data to highlight opportunities to maximise ESG scores along with actionable insights informed by industry trends, analytics, and dynamic modelling. Leverage ESGai's products to capture current ESG data, calculate up-to-the-minute ESG scores, receive guidance based on planned improvements, and estimate the impact of ESG initiatives. Our unique platform simplifies the visualisation, modelling, and planning process, enabling interim reporting as well as the efficient creation of customised, targeted ESG strategies. ESG.AI signed a partnership with LSEG in 2023!

Team internet

Board Member, Independent director/NED, Audit & Risk Committee Chair

Apr 2023Present · 3 yrs · London, England, United Kingdom

  • Team Internet (LSE AIM: TIG, OTCQX: TIGXF) is a leading global internet solutions company headquartered in London. The company operates in two highly attractive markets: high-growth digital advertising (Search, Performance, Comparison businesses) and domain name management solutions (Online). Team Internet has been recognized as one of the top-50 tech industry companies in the FT 1000 list and has also been included in the FTSE AIM UK 50 and AIM 100 indices.
  • NED, Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee, Member of the Remuneration & Compensation Committee

Transpire - global director network

Member

Jan 2023Present · 3 yrs 3 mos · Greater London, England, United Kingdom

  • The Transpire Global Director Network is a distinguished community of over 200 members across more than 20 countries and four continents, with a broader network exceeding 2,000 subscribed members in over 40 countries and five continents. Since its inception in 2013, Transpire has become a globally recognized brand, with its community members serving on over 1,000 boards worldwide, including listed businesses, SMEs, start-ups, charities, and social enterprises. The network offers members access to thought leadership from 20 globally recognized practicing NEDs and Chairs, as well as preferential services from trusted partners. With over 50 annual events, Transpire provides ample opportunities for professional development and networking, empowering directors and senior leaders to drive innovation and sustainability across various industries.

Gdev

Board Member, Independent Director/NED, Audit & Risk Committee Chair

Aug 2022Present · 3 yrs 8 mos · Limassol (Lemesos), Cyprus

  • GDEV (NASDAQ: GDEV) is an international game development company. Thanks to its hit games like Hero Wars, Throne Rush, and others, it has reached over 200 million installs worldwide, built a team of 800+ inspired game developers, and become one of the top five independent mobile game companies in Europe.
  • Independent Board Director, Chair of Audit & Risk Committee, Member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee

This way up

Senior Advisory Board Member / NED

Jun 2021Sep 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • This Way Up delivers commercial success for ambitious brands that want to harness the Amazon platform. As experienced Amazon sellers, featured as success stories in the online giant’s press releases, This Way Up's founders are building multi-million dollar businesses by using AI, insights and experience.

Insead

MBA Coach (ICF PCC)

Nov 2020Jun 2025 · 4 yrs 7 mos · Fontainebleau

Icaew

Mentor & Coach (ICF PCC), Guest Speaker

Jul 2020Present · 5 yrs 9 mos

  • Coach and mentor on programmes such as Finance Talent Executive Network (F-TEN), Network of Finance Leaders (NFL), Women in Leadership (WiL)

London business school

MBA Coach (ICF PCC)

Jun 2019Jul 2023 · 4 yrs 1 mo · London Area, United Kingdom · On-site

  • Facilitated workshops for MBAs such as storytelling, career design thinking, interview skills
  • Coached MBA during their career journeys:
  • define career criteria
  • build career vision and strategy
  • prepare story and brand
  • prepare interviews
  • pick the right internship and job align to vision
  • reflect on MBA journey

Womenexecs on boards

Member

Jan 2019Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

  • WomenExecs on Boards (WEoB) is a global network of courageous women who are breaking barriers, advancing knowledge, and supporting members. We are committed to assuring that more women reach the boardroom and the C-Suite by demonstrating how women and minorities in leadership positions improve corporate performance.

Safetyn

Senior Advisory Board Member / NED

Mar 2018Dec 2022 · 4 yrs 9 mos · London, United Kingdom

  • SAFETYN is an aviation start-up that develops life preservation systems and intelligent assistance solutions to significantly improve flight safety for pilots. Supported by Airbus, La French Tech, BPI France.
  • I advise the executive team on company growth strategies and digital proposition which includes virtual reality offering for pilot training.

Marie holive ltd

Founder & Managing Director

Jan 2018Present · 8 yrs 3 mos

  • Executive Coaching, Senior Advisory Board and Consulting Services.
  • Partnering with London Business School for Alumni and MBA coaching, programmes and speaking engagements:
  • Mentored LBS Alumni on career transitions, portfolio careers, job promotions and overall performance
  • Delivered keynote speeches on storytelling, how to get your first board, portfolio career, career transition and navigating corporate politics.
  • Collaborated with Alumni to secure board roles and excel in diverse sectors and positions.

Nbcuniversal media, llc

3 roles

Managing Director and Executive Board Member

Jan 2015Jan 2017 · 2 yrs

  • NBCUniversal International television brings together NBCUniversal International’s production, distribution and channels businesses delivering award-winning entertainment to hundreds of millions of people across the globe. The division includes International Studios, International Distribution and International Networks.
  • Responsible for the International Networks business, she oversaw $0.7Bn in sales and 750 employees. The business operated 11 channel brands (E!, Syfy, Universal Channel, Dreamworks, Telemundo, 13th Street, Studio Universal, Diva, Bravo and Style). It was broadcasted to hundreds of millions of subscribers in 35 languages and 165 countries across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific.
  • Drove Networks continuous success over-delivering the yearly budget and growing profits double-digit.
  • Created a shared digital vision for the whole business together with the regional managing directors & the central executive team.
  • Encouraged a digital culture by leading multiple digital summits to educate & challenge the status quo.
  • Implemented a framework for innovation and investment that stimulated ideas and the cross-pollination of business concepts between regions.
  • Successfully conducted the transformation of the business adding new revenue streams, including branded streaming services and digital advertising.

CFO and Senior Vice President, Executive Board Member

Jan 2013Jan 2015 · 2 yrs

  • Joined the NBCUniversal International Networks division as Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis in September 2013 and became the natural successor of the CFO of the business 3 months later. The finance team was made up of 80 people around the world.
  • Built a very high performing finance team at HQ and in the regions, driving positive collaboration and engagement.
  • Drove controllership, FP&A, and compliance excellence.
  • Demonstrated MD business acumen by encouraging a cross-functional approach and driving the success of critical projects (for example company-wide simplification project, region risk assessment and strategic partnerships).

Finance Director, Executive Board Member

Jan 2009Jan 2013 · 4 yrs

  • Led a finance team of 25, in charge of a $300m UK & Ireland operating unit, manufacturing & delivering DVDs to UK retailers.
  • Successfully transformed the finance function to be a stronger voice in business decisions, creating a commercial finance team and focusing on business partnership.
  • Drove profitable growth with new business models, including new partnerships with other studios.

General electric

Senior Audit Manager

Jan 2004Jan 2008 · 4 yrs

  • Fast-tracked through the company internal audit program from Auditor to Audit Manager to Senior Audit Manager and graduated as a GE Executive in September 2008.
  • Managed large teams on high impact projects and successfully audited various GE businesses around the world (Europe, USA, Japan, Middle East and Latin America): appliances, oil & gas, healthcare, security, wind, water, corporate and capital.
  • Received multiple award recognitions, including Chairman Award from GE CEO, Jeff Immelt, in 2006.

Ge healthcare

Project Leader

Jan 2001Jan 2004 · 3 yrs

  • Successfully completed the GE Operations Management Leadership Program consisting of rotations in Europe and in the US, in Account Payables, New Product Introduction, Lean Manufacturing & Supply Chain.

Mckinsey & company

Summer Associate

Jan 2000Jan 2000 · 0 mo

  • Conducted the synergy valuations of 3 potential alliances with a major European company.

Education

Columbia Business School

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Jan 2011Jan 2013

London Business School

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Jan 2011Jan 2013

Financial Times

FT Non Executive Director Diploma - Pearson SRF BTEC Level 7 Advanced Professional Diploma

Nov 2021Jun 2022

Harvard Business School Executive Education

Executive Education — Succeeding as a Corporate Director

Jan 2017Jan 2018

International Coach Academy

CPC (Certified Professional Coach) — Executive Coaching

Jan 2017Jan 2018

emlyon business school

Business & Finance Certificate

Jan 2001Jan 2001

Centrale Lyon

Master of Science — General Engineering

Jan 1998Jan 2001

Lycée Louis-le-Grand

Bac S (A-Levels)

Jan 1992Jan 1998

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