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Marianne Abib-Pech
Communication
Storytelling
Leadership Development
Transform leadership and financial performance with Marianne Abib-Pech, speaker and former Global CFO of Shell Aviation. Marianne works with organisations to develop strategic leadership, drive M&A growth, and unlock global business potential, leveraging expertise from her Financial Times bestselling book and international advisory firm.
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Marianne Abib-Pech, a former Global CFO of Shell Aviation with a $20 billion turnover before age 35, has an impressive background.
She began her career at Arthur Andersen and further honed her skills at General Electric. Marianne is also an accomplished author, writing the "Financial Times Guide to Leadership: How to Lead Effectively and Get Results."
With a passion for entrepreneurship, Marianne founded her boutique advisory firm that specialises in mergers and acquisitions. Her firm focuses on growth-oriented transactions in emerging markets across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Marianne's extensive international experience, having lived in six countries and worked with over 88 nationalities, has shaped her goal of creating business value while unlocking the potential of individuals in the finance and broader business communities.
Marianne's career is distinguished by her exceptional ability to transform organisations and individuals. She places great emphasis on self-understanding and the power of global connectivity.
Topics, sessions and talks
In this inspiring keynote, Marianne Abib-Pech reveals how purposeful communication and powerful narratives can drive influence, engagement, and change. Blending personal insight with practical tools, she explores how to craft messages that resonate, lead with authenticity, and connect across cultures and contexts. Audiences will leave empowered to communicate more effectively and lead through the art of story.
In times of turbulence, how leaders respond defines both their legacy and their organisation’s future. Marianne Abib-Pech draws on her global experience to explore how to navigate uncertainty, protect reputation, and emerge stronger from crisis. This keynote provides a strategic framework for turning adversity into opportunity, with clarity, resilience, and credibility at the core. A must-hear for leaders facing transformation, disruption, or high-stakes change.
Marianne Abib-Pech will explore the essential pillars of transformational leadership, including vision, courage, self-awareness, inspiration, understanding your team, and accountability. She will discuss strategies for developing and maintaining these qualities, guiding attendees on their journey from manager to transformational leader. Participants will gain insights into fostering a culture of growth and inspiration within their teams, ultimately enhancing their leadership effectiveness. Join Marianne to learn how to become a more impactful and transformative leader.
In her talk, Marianne Abib-Pech will explore the complexities of navigating emerging markets such as Nigeria, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Israel, UAE, and Iran. Drawing from her expertise at LTF Partners, she will outline her proven methodology for designing and executing successful market strategies in these challenging environments. Attendees will learn practical insights and strategies to effectively enter and thrive in high-barrier markets, enhancing their understanding of global business dynamics.
In this session, Marianne Abib-Pech will explore what it takes to become the finance leader of the future. She will discuss strategies for protecting shareholder value while fostering a culture of excellence and humanity. Drawing from her extensive finance experience, Marianne will share insights and tools to shift your finance function from compliance-driven to a true business partner. Attendees will learn how to inspire and develop their teams for greater success.
Marianne brings a wealth of experience from leading a $20 billion division at Shell Aviation and founding her own advisory firm, offering unparalleled insights into leadership, finance, and global market dynamics. Her journey from Arthur Andersen to becoming an author on leadership equips her with the unique ability to inspire and transform your team with actionable strategies. Booking Marianne as a speaker will not only elevate your team's understanding of global business but also ignite a passion for innovation and growth in emerging markets.
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Email marianne.abib.pech@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Marianne's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Marianne Abib-Pech structures her sessions around a framework-led approach, drawing on her career trajectory from Arthur Andersen and General Electric through to her role as Global CFO of Shell Aviation to ground leadership and communication principles in first-hand corporate experience. She pairs this with practical tools and strategic frameworks, such as a defined model for navigating crisis or a set of leadership pillars, to give audiences transferable structures rather than abstract concepts.
Marianne Abib-Pech speaks on communication and storytelling, crisis and reputation management, and transformational leadership. She is a former Global CFO of Shell Aviation, overseeing a $20 billion turnover before the age of 35, and author of the Financial Times Guide to Leadership.
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