Marie Ford
About Marie Ford
Marie Ford serves as the Global Practice Leader for Financial Services at Spencer Stuart, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in marketing and leadership recruitment across the financial sector, having previously held senior roles at McKinsey & Company and in the hospitality industry.
Work at Spencer Stuart
Marie Ford has served as the Global Practice Leader for Financial Services at Spencer Stuart since 2021. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she has focused on recruiting top executives in the financial services sector, including CEOs and board directors. Her role involves collaborating with leading companies in payments, fintech, and banking to identify and develop customer-facing functional leaders. Prior to her current position, she worked at Spencer Stuart as Managing Director of the Philadelphia Office and Partner in Financial Services Practices for 14 years.
Previous Experience at McKinsey & Company
Before joining Spencer Stuart, Marie Ford held several roles at McKinsey & Company. She served as Associate Principal from 1997 to 2004, working in locations such as Chicago, London, and Washington, DC. She later became the Director of Alumni Relations from 2004 to 2007, where she led global initiatives to enhance alumni engagement through innovative programs. Her experience at McKinsey contributed to her extensive knowledge in leadership recruitment and organizational strategy.
Education and Expertise
Marie Ford earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and International Management from Georgetown University, where she studied from 1983 to 1987. She later obtained her MBA in Economics and Finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, completing her studies from 1995 to 1997. Her educational background supports her deep expertise in marketing, product development, customer experience, strategy, and innovation, which she applies in her current role.
Career Background
Marie Ford began her career in merchandising at Macy's before transitioning into senior marketing roles within the hospitality industry. This diverse background laid the foundation for her later positions in consulting and executive recruitment. Her extensive experience in various sectors has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of business transformation and leadership development.
Passion for Leadership Development
Marie Ford is dedicated to helping clients discover and cultivate leaders who can drive business transformation. She emphasizes the importance of creating customer-centric and technology-enabled organizations. Her commitment to leadership development is evident in her work with financial services clients, where she focuses on aligning leadership capabilities with strategic business goals.