Maria Paris
About Maria Paris
Maria Paris is a Manager at Arca Blanca, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a BA in Economics and Philosophy from the University of Southampton, an ACA from ICAEW, and an Mlitt in Management from the University of St. Andrews, and has a background in creative writing and filmmaking.
Work at Arca Blanca
Maria Paris has been employed at Arca Blanca since 2021, where she currently holds the position of Manager. In this role, she focuses on delivering large-scale transformation projects. Prior to her current position, she served as a Senior Consultant at Arca Blanca from 2019 to 2021. Her experience within the company has allowed her to integrate customer experience insights into the design of business and operating models.
Education and Expertise
Maria Paris obtained her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Philosophy from the University of Southampton, studying from 2010 to 2013. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Letters (Mlitt) in Management from the University of St. Andrews in 2014. Additionally, she achieved the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) designation from the ICAEW, completing her studies from 2014 to 2017. Her educational background supports her expertise in consulting and management.
Background
Maria Paris has a diverse background that includes creative writing and filmmaking, which complements her consulting work. This unique combination of skills enhances her ability to approach business challenges with a creative mindset. Her early career included internships at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. and Citi, where she gained experience in risk control and sales and trading, respectively.
Professional Experience
Before joining Arca Blanca, Maria Paris worked at KPMG UK as a Financial Services Audit Associate from 2014 to 2018. In this role, she contributed to audit processes within the financial services sector. Her earlier internships at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. and Citi provided her with foundational experience in risk management and trading, further enriching her professional profile.
Specializations
Maria Paris specializes in integrating customer experience insights into the design of business and operating models. This specialization allows her to enhance the effectiveness of transformation projects by ensuring that customer perspectives are considered in strategic planning and implementation.