Maria Lorente Perez

Maria Lorente Perez is an experienced leadership development and transformation consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting sector. As an ICF-accredited executive coach and facilitator of participatory processes, she works at the intersection of business, public institutions and civil society, bridging emerging business trends, personal development and social innovation with a systemic approach. ​

Maria supports clients with behavioural and cultural change initiatives, seeking to lead change for sustainability in a complex world. She enjoys building relationships and facilitating interactions to improve performance and help develop future-fit leaders and organisations. She is passionate about enabling teams and individuals to develop their full potential and is committed to helping leaders become more resilient and conscious, helping grow innovative organisations. ​

For over 10 years, María has designed and delivered leadership development and transformation programs across a range of different sectors and clients, including Haleon, Shell, SECO Tools, Smithsonian Global Health (EHF Initiative), Ericsson, Porticus, Moving Minds Alliance, UNESCO, Siemens Energy, World Bank, Bayer, UNESCO and Mapfre. ​

Maria has significant business experience in international leadership at BP, having worked in strategy development and implementation, planning and performance, process improvement and leading change. Through her executive coaching work, she blends corporate experience with a systemic relational coaching approach. This enables clients to unlock their full potential and make the changes required for both personal and organisational growth. They particularly value her ability to create a trusting, calm environment that encourages deep inquiry and gives the space needed for self-reflection. ​

Maria holds an MSc in Organisational Change; she is both member and chair of SoL Spain, a board member of Global SoL and a member of the Wellbeing Economy Alliance.