Marielle Paulsen Berdiin
About Marielle Paulsen Berdiin
Marielle Paulsen Berdiin serves as the Nordic Practice Leader for Leadership Advisory Services at Spencer Stuart in Oslo, Norway. With a background in psychology and extensive experience in executive search and talent advisory, she has held various roles within Spencer Stuart since 2018 and has contributed to leadership and talent topics at both national and Nordic levels.
Work at Spencer Stuart
Marielle Paulsen Berdiin currently holds the position of Nordic Practice Leader for Leadership Advisory Services at Spencer Stuart, a role she has occupied since 2022. She has been with the firm since 2018, initially serving as an Associate before advancing to Senior Associate in 2020. In her current role, she advises clients on leadership and talent topics, including assessment, development, succession planning, and team dynamics. She is also part of Spencer Stuart's Global Consumer Industry Practice and CHRO Functional Practice, leading projects and engaging in business development at both national and Nordic levels.
Education and Expertise
Marielle Paulsen Berdiin earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) from 2009 to 2012. She furthered her education at NTNU, obtaining a Master's degree in Occupational and Organizational Psychology from 2012 to 2014. Her academic background supports her expertise in leadership advisory services, particularly in top executive management assessments at individual, team, and organizational levels.
Professional Background
Before her tenure at Spencer Stuart, Marielle Paulsen Berdiin held various roles in different organizations. She worked as a Research Manager and Advisor in Research & Analysis at Experis Executive from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she participated in the European Graduate Program at ManpowerGroup in 2017-2018. Earlier in her career, she completed a master's thesis at Aker Solutions and worked in HR services at Statkraft. Her diverse experiences contribute to her comprehensive understanding of leadership and organizational dynamics.
Achievements in Leadership Advisory
In her role as Nordic Practice Leader at Spencer Stuart, Marielle Paulsen Berdiin has been involved in high-level executive search, board director appointments, and succession planning. She specializes in conducting in-depth assessments of top executive management, focusing on individual, team, and organizational levels. Her work encompasses leading projects end-to-end and facilitating business development initiatives, reflecting her commitment to enhancing leadership effectiveness within organizations.