Marine Laurent
About Marine Laurent
Marine Laurent serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Global Fishing Watch, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse educational background in law, geopolitics, and business administration, and has held various leadership roles in finance and operations across multiple organizations.
Work at Global Fishing Watch
Marine Laurent serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Global Fishing Watch since 2020. In this role, she has implemented strategic business planning processes that have enhanced operational efficiency within the organization. Laurent has expanded her responsibilities beyond traditional finance roles, overseeing various functions including human resources, information technology, administration, legal, purchasing, and communications. Her leadership contributes to the organization's mission of promoting sustainable fishing practices through transparency and data-driven insights.
Education and Expertise
Marine Laurent has a strong educational background in law and management. She studied at Université Paris-Sorbonne, where she focused on Geopolitics and earned a DESS from 2004 to 2005. Additionally, she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Law at Paris-Sud University (Paris XI) from 2001 to 2004. Laurent holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management from HEC Paris, which she pursued from 2000 to 2004. She also studied International Management at CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education, achieving a Master's degree in 2004. Furthermore, she obtained CPA Australia certification through the CPA Australia Program in 2011.
Background
Before joining Global Fishing Watch, Marine Laurent held significant positions at CDISC, where she worked as Vice President of Finance and HR from 2015 to 2019 and later as COO from 2019 to 2020 in the Austin, Texas area. Her career began at Sanofi-Aventis, where she served as an Internal Auditor from 2005 to 2007. Laurent has developed a proven track record of managing high-performing, multi-department teams in multicultural and multilingual environments, showcasing her ability to adapt and lead in diverse settings.
Achievements
Marine Laurent has demonstrated expertise in structuring operations for medium-sized companies and non-profit organizations. She has experience in devising and implementing financial and management processes in fast-changing environments. Her strategic initiatives at Global Fishing Watch have focused on enhancing operational efficiency, reflecting her capability in operational management and organizational development.