Marie D.
About Marie D.
Marie D. serves as the Global Senior Partnerships at Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, where she has worked since 2019. She has significant experience in organizing large-scale international events and has contributed to the growth of Web Summit into a substantial organization.
Work at Web Summit
Marie D. has served as Global Senior Partnerships at Web Summit since 2019, contributing to the company's growth and expansion. She has played a significant role in organizing major international events, including Collision in the US and RISE in Hong Kong. Under her leadership, events attracted nearly 130,000 attendees in 2018. Her work has been pivotal in transforming Web Summit from a small team into a company with over 200 employees, showcasing her expertise in partnership development and event management.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role, Marie D. held various positions in the tech and sales sectors. She worked at NATEXO as a Business Developer from 2013 to 2014. Following this, she served as Head of International Sales at Kwanko - NetAffiliation from 2014 to 2017. Marie D. also gained experience at Google as a Team Manager for the French ads team from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a Sales Manager at Les Nuages from 2012 to 2013, accumulating diverse experience in sales and team management.
Education and Expertise
Marie D. has a solid educational background in communication and international commerce. She studied Communication and Media Studies at Lycée Chennevières-sur-Marne, achieving a BTS from 2009 to 2011. She also studied English Language and Literature at Cambrian College, obtaining a Licence d'Anglais from 2011 to 2012. Furthermore, she completed her Baccalauréat in Commerce International at Sonia Delaunay during the same period. Her education has equipped her with the skills necessary to leverage technology and data science in the conference industry.
Key Contributions to the Conference Industry
In her role at Web Summit, Marie D. has been instrumental in leveraging technology and data science to innovate within the conference industry. Her efforts have contributed to the successful organization of large-scale international events, enhancing attendee experiences and engagement. By focusing on partnerships and strategic growth, she has helped position Web Summit as a leader in the tech conference space.