MEC gets on board Marie-Claire Barker as Global Chief Talent Officer

She joins from Ogilvy Group where she was responsible for driving and delivering talent strategy for its 22,000 staff, globally

BestMediaInfo Bureau | Mumbai | October 8, 2014

Marie-Claire Barker

MEC has announced the appointment of Marie-Claire Barker as its first Global Chief Talent Officer. She joins from Ogilvy Group, where, for the past six years, she has been Chief Talent Officer, responsible for driving and delivering talent strategy for its 22,000 staff, globally. Barker is one of the most senior and respected talent professionals in the industry.

She will work with the agency's global CEO, Charles Courtier, the company's global Executive Committee, discipline leaders and the People and Culture teams around the world, to deliver a consistent talent strategy and approach to how MEC attracts, evaluates, motivates and grows its people. The goal is for MEC to be the company of choice for talented individuals who want a challenging, rewarding and exciting career in the marketing industry.

“I want to be in a business with a palpable culture. MEC's talent manifesto, which encourages each employee to thrive within the context of work, is something that really intrigues me. I have a strong desire to change the face of talent management in our industry. Operating in an environment that encourages uniqueness and innovation in a culture where employees feel there are no barriers to reaching their potential, is what has drawn me to MEC,” Barker said.

Commenting on the appointment, Courtier said, “Talent is the single most important ingredient to the future success of MEC. Marie-Claire has an absolute passion for the growth and development of people, and I know that she's looking forward to working with MEC leaders to drive a culture where each employee is able to contribute in a meaningful way to improve business results, and reach their own personal potential. This is why MEC appealed to her, and why under her leadership and experience we'll be able to truly thrive as a company.”

Barker joined Ogilvy & Mather in 2002, and was named Chief Talent Officer globally in 2009. She started her career in sales and marketing in the UK with Kimberley-Clark and Britvic Soft Drinks, where she had her first exposure to training and development, with the responsibility of training the nationwide sales team. Her move to Human Resources came in 1995 when she joined Allied Domecq Spirits and Wine, where she spent five years and held roles in International Leadership and Management Development, Organisational Development and Corporate HR, based in Canada.

She sits on the advisory board of the HR Management Institute in the US, and is the Chair of the 4 A's Talent Committee, where she is leading the initiative to change the face of talent management in the industry.

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