Maria Payaneeandee
About Maria Payaneeandee
Maria Payaneeandee is a Senior Associate in Startup Success at Web Summit, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in marketing and administration, with previous roles at NFL UK, Clarion Events, and MADE BY RILEY LTD.
Work at Web Summit
Maria Payaneeandee has been employed at Web Summit since 2021, currently holding the position of Senior Associate, Startup Success. In this role, she focuses on supporting startups within the Web Summit ecosystem. Prior to her current position, she served as Senior Startup Success Coordinator at Web Summit from 2020 to 2021. Her experience at Web Summit spans a total of three years, contributing to the organization's mission to connect startups with resources and opportunities.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Web Summit, Maria Payaneeandee gained diverse experience across various roles. She worked at NFL UK as a Front of House/Office Assistant from 2017 to 2018 and later as an Events Assistant from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Marketing Communications Executive at Clarion Events from 2019 to 2020. Her early career included positions such as Fashion Intern at MADE BY RILEY LTD and Office Administrator/Receptionist at PM Devereux, among others.
Education and Expertise
Maria Payaneeandee holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Film Studies from the University of Portsmouth, which she completed from 2011 to 2014. She also studied at the Chartered Institute of Marketing, where she achieved a Foundation degree in Marketing from 2016 to 2017. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in marketing principles and film studies, which complements her professional roles.
Early Education
Maria Payaneeandee completed her early education at Connaught School, where she achieved 10 GCSEs graded B-C from 2003 to 2008. She then attended Trinity Catholic High School, obtaining A-Levels with a BCC grade from 2008 to 2010. This educational journey laid the groundwork for her subsequent studies in Film and Marketing.