Marc helps the world’s biggest brands and most successful companies elevate the quality and impact of their talent. He leads transformational projects globally in industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to consumer products to technology. As the founder and President of the Talent Strategy Group, he leads the firm’s global consulting, education, executive search and publishing businesses.

Marc co-authored the Harvard Business Review Publishing best-selling book One Page Talent Management, often called the “talent management bible.” Companies worldwide apply its discipline of science-based simplicity, accountability and transparency. His most recent book 8 Steps to High Performance (Harvard Business Review Publishing) is quickly reaching best-seller status with its powerful messages about how everyone can elevate their performance.

Marc co-founded the Talent Management Institute at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. It has become the world’s most popular executive education program on talent management with more than 3,000 graduates.

Prior to forming The Talent Strategy Group, Marc served as VP, Talent Management for Avon Products and led Global Leadership Consulting Practice for Aon Hewitt. He was also SVP, Leadership Development for Bank of America and a Congressional Staff Assistant.

Marc has been published in or heard on Fast Company, Financial Times, BBC, Bloomberg Radio, Inc., Harvard Business Review, New York Post, Knowledge@Wharton radio and some of the world’s most popular podcasts. Marc publishes TalentQ magazine which he founded in 2013 to help executives make smarter decisions about how to manage talent.

Marc earned a M.B.A. from the Yale University School of Management and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Washington.

Jim Link is the Chief Human Resources Officer for SHRM. With more than 340,000 members around the world, SHRM is the largest HR professional association in the world and the leading voice for matters related to workers and the workplace. Prior to joining SHRM, Link’s career included roles of increasing responsibility across a variety of industries and companies including General Electric, the Pillsbury Company, Porsche Cars, and Randstad. While at Randstad North America, he led a global team of 150 HR professionals who were instrumental in transforming the company into an award-winning, inclusive, and sustainable global leader.

Link consistently demonstrates dynamic and visionary thought leadership with a variety of presentations focusing on the interconnection between effective human capital management and business results. Using a data-driven, story-telling approach with his audiences, Link’s presentations weave together insights gleaned from a variety of sources to address the rapid and necessary changes required for tomorrow’s leaders to succeed. Typical topics Link addresses include the future of HR, global workforce dynamics, workplace evolution, emerging leadership trends, tech readiness, culture, employee and organization wellbeing, as well as entrepreneurship and innovation.

Link has graced stages across diverse geographical landscapes, sharing his expertise with audiences in North America, India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. As a sought-after speaker on the international stage, his insightful presentations delve into critical aspects of the contemporary workplace, including but not limited to inclusion, employee experience and engagement, organizational culture, benefits strategies, and mental health advocacy. His compelling discussions not only showcase his depth of knowledge but also reflect his commitment to driving positive change in society and business through the lens of empathy and civility. His ability to translate complex ideas into manageable outcomes, coupled with his passion for fostering inclusive and thriving workplace environments, positions him as a thought leader who leaves a lasting impact on audiences across the globe.

Maya Krzyzanowska is a senior consultant on Hogan’s international distributors team. In her role, Maya supports Hogan distributors throughout the Middle East, Africa, the United Kingdom, Turkey, and Greece.

Specializing in strategic HR and business development, Maya also has experience in the oil sector, business consulting, and organizational development. Her expertise includes HR operational excellence, leadership development, communication, and team growth projects.

During her career, Maya has held the roles of coach, facilitator, assessor, and workshop master. With work experience spanning three continents, she has led numerous international programs aimed at linking HR strategies with long-term business objectives.

Maya holds a master’s degree in business administration from the Warsaw Business School, as well as master’s degrees in political science and biology.

Seniora, Deputy CEO & Head of Talent Management, is a well-versed Management Consultant with fundamental experience in Human Capital Consulting. Starting off her consulting career at Deloitte, she has engaged in a wide range of projects with emphasis on different service lines including Human Capital and has further pursued her specialization in Talent Management. Seniora is certified with a wide range of Psychometric Assessments and has gained solid experience in analyzing organizations’ needs, designing high-end solutions in assessment frameworks, and customizing approaches to meet clients’ requirements in various countries and cultures in the MENA region. Seniora currently oversees Phoenix Consulting’s operations and simultaneously develops business opportunities.

Seniora El-Hage
Deputy CEO
Phoenix Consulting

Executive Summary

Providing design, delivery and facilitation, Ian has worked with Center for Creative Leadership^© (CCL^©) clients across Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia (including India) and the USA, as well as with CCL International partners such Future Generation Foundation (FGF) in Egypt, and the University of Stellenbosch Business School in South Africa.

Ian is currently a Leadership Solutions Associate member of the Senior Faculty Team operating out of CCL’s EMEA office. He is based in London, UK and delivers both open enrolment and bespoke client programs around the world. These include CCL’s premier Leadership Development Program (LDP®) and a wide range of custom programs. Ian has worked with clients in the luxury chocolate industry, famous hotel brands, a range of banks & financial organizations, various engineering firms, fast moving retail goods, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, construction, automotive and many more. He is also the master trainer at CCL for the ActeeChange simulation which helps clients to embrace the challenge of leading change more effectively.

Background and Industry Experience

With a decade of senior management experience spanning public and private sectors, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to CCL. Over the past 15 years, he has operated his own interim management, training, and coaching business, serving a diverse range of sectors including Telecoms, IT, Banking, Insurance, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, and various government services.

Ian’s career began in engineering, and he has over 16 years of experience successfully managing teams, projects, and programs within the telecom and IT industries. He has held pivotal roles, such as the Head of Internet Access Services at Energis (Cable and Wireless), where he led teams in building the company’s Internet business infrastructure. In addition, Ian has managed multi-million-pound telecoms infrastructure programs and aircraft upgrades for the UK’s Royal Air Force.

Current Role

Ian is a Leadership Solutions Associate and a member of the Senior Faculty Team at CCL’s EMEA office, with 15 years+ delivering both open enrollment and bespoke client programs worldwide.

Ian’s extensive expertise lies in designing and delivering leadership development experiences for senior leaders at global companies with experience spanning a wide range of industries, including paint and coatings, mining, semiconductors, beverages, hospitality, online travel services, fragrances and flavors, engineering, pharmaceuticals, furniture retail, finance, trading, business services, steel production, medical devices, oil and gas, fast-moving consumer goods, automotive, building and construction, chemicals, logistics, and tobacco. His portfolio includes prestigious firms like Anglo-American, Coca-Cola, Louis Dreyfus Company, and Rio Tinto. This wealth of experience positions Ian uniquely to deliver impactful leadership development solutions at CCL.

Drawing from his engineering and operational business background, Ian’s facilitation approach enables participants to discover their true leadership talents.

Education, Publications and Professional Affiliations

With a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the University of Bath (UK) and professional qualifications in both project and program management, Ian has developed a very practical approach to leading people, projects and change. Ian is a member of the Institution of Engineering Technology (IET) and is certified in FIRO-B®, WorkPlace Big Five™, Hogan assessments, CCL 360-degree assessments, Change Style Indicator™, Influence Style Indicator®, Leadership Network Diagnostic™ among others.

Executive Summary

Katia has over 20 years of experience in corporate business HR, Leadership facilitation, Training and Development, Coaching and Talent Management. She has supported organizations to execute their people strategy and to lead the implementation of people principles and innovative solutions into the business. 

Background and Industry Experience

Katia progressed with multinational organizations such as PwC, Dow Chemicals, Serco & Averda. Industries included Consulting, Petrochemicals, Aviation, Facilities and Waste Management. Her roles evolved to support Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific. Katia also had a short-term assignment in Shanghai, China where she led an HR Business Partner role with Dow Chemicals. 

Today, a full-time bilingual Executive Coach and a Leadership Facilitator, Katia facilitates both virtual and face to face programs. With the Centre For Creative Leadership, some of her most recent assignments were face to face in Germany, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Her portfolio includes Government, Public and Private sectors; i.e. Ministries, Banks, Oil & Gas, pharmaceuticals, Universities, Automotives, Investment & Trading, Mega Events Management, and Technology. In these diverse sectors Katia facilitates Leadership Development programs (Executives, Middle Management and Individual contributors), Behavioral Skills, Change Management, Group Coaching, Executive Coaching and Youth Leadership programs.

Education, Publications and Professional Affiliations

Katia holds a BA degree in Languages from Ain Shams University in Egypt, a HR Management Diploma from Leicester University in the UK, and Professional Coaching Certification (CPCC) from CTI, with PCC accreditation from ICF. She is currently a member of the ICF (International Coaching Federation).

Facilitation Approach

Katia uses a diverse approach to facilitation. This depends largely on the content, nature of the training, industry, client needs and audience. Some of the methods include experiential learning, systematic approach, embodiment, and conventional classroom training, all of which aim to maximize the learning experience, challenge the participant, and address different development needs. The ultimate outcome is for the learner to progress and realize their full potential as well as achieve desired results, and at the same time, holding them accountable for decision making and taking action at an individual and group level.

Trusted management consultant with over 25 years of experience, Mazen is a senior client partner at Korn Ferry. He helps organizations transform their operating models and build bespoke people strategies to achieve their strategic plans.

With a background in consulting and corporate roles, Nasser Aljali specializes in organizational development, talent management, and HR strategies, currently working as a Senior Consultant at Korn Ferry, where he drives large-scale transformation initiatives across various industries.

Yamen has over 15+ years of experience in the HR field within a variety of industries ranging from hospitality, specialty retail and entertainment to e-commerce, learning, and leadership development. Yamen works as an HR and business consultant helping SMEs and startups in securing seed funding for their businesses and   establishing   their HR functions. He also provides HR consulting services to large organizations and MNEs. He was also the Head of HR for Majid Al Futtaim Leisure & Entertainment where he led multicultural teams across the GCC, Levant and Africa. Yamen is SHRM-SCP certified, a SHRM faculty and holds an Associate Degree in Hospitality Management from the College of Hospitality Science. He studied Applied Psychology at the University of Middlesex Dubai and is currently pursuing a double major in Business Administration and Human Resource Management.