Maria-Christina Mantelou
Expertise: Maria-Christina is a multilingual Project Manager with expertise in translation, subtitling, linguistics, and editorial work.
Accomplishments: She’s led large-scale, international leadership development programs, like ERAMET’s Young Talent and Raise & Engage Programs, as well as Thales’ DRIVE Program, delivered to more than 400 participants in over 15 countries across all continents.
Approach: Maria-Christina’s approach emphasizes client satisfaction through adaptability, human connection and simplicity.
Experience: Her portfolio includes successful projects spanning diverse sectors, such as mining, aeronautics, defense, hospitality and leisure, showcasing her versatility and effectiveness.
Client Focus: Maria-Christina excels in building strong client relationships and delivering tailored solutions to a diverse portfolio of client organizations.
Team Collaboration: Whether leading projects or collaborating with stakeholders, she fosters teamwork and communication, aiming to create a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere for all.
Certifications: Maria-Christina holds a Bachelor’s degree in History, a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish philology, and Master’s degree in literary translation and linguistics, as well as technical translation and copywriting. She has fully proficiency in English, French, Greek and Spanish, and limited working proficiency in Italian, German and Catalan.
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Ida Huang
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Ida Huang
Languages: English
Career Path: Ida Huang is a Senior Consultant and executive coach with 20 years of experience designing and delivering leadership and development solutions in complex, multinational environments across Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Sectors: Financial Services, Energy, Chemicals, Professional Services, Technology, Media & Entertainment, and Food.
Motto: “Challenging and supporting leaders to thrive – with purpose, inclusion, and impact.”
Don Rapley
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Don Rapley
Languages: English, French
Career Path: Built his career in senior international retail roles across Continental Europe, leading teams and operations on the ground. Over the past 20+ years, Don has focused on leadership and team development and executive coaching, working with leaders on the conversations that drive performance and build trust.
Sectors: Healthcare, food and drink, retail, travel, hospitality, energy, engineering, IT services and tech, banking and insurance.
Motto: “Listen first. Everything else follows.”
Jerry Pico
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Jerry Pico
Languages: English, German, Spanish
Career Path: Jerry has 25+ years of international consulting and in-house experience leading regional and global teams in the US, Europe and Asia with leading companies. He is skilled at coaching, facilitating, developing and advising leaders at all levels, including senior executives, and has strong intercultural skills.
Sectors: technology, FMCG, pharmaceutical, professional and financial services.
Motto: “Luck is the residue of intent, which is why clarity of intentions is the key to success!”
Bart-Jan van der Linde
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Bart-Jan van der Linde
Languages: English, French, Dutch
Career path: With over 20 years of experience in strategic communications in global organisations, Bart-Jan has worked on a wide range of change, transformation and leadership initiatives. A consultant and coach for over 10 years now, he leverages his corporate experience and his passion for people to help global organisations engage employees and drive performance.
Sectors: Energy, food & beverage, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, media & entertainment, professional services, publishing, IT.
Motto: “The real act of discovery consists not in finding new lands but seeing with new eyes” – Marcel Proust