Maria del Peso
Co-founder & CEO @ Horbe | Sustainability, Climate Change, Gender Equity, Collective Intelligence
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Paris, France
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
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À propos
Introduction
As Co-founder and CEO at Horbe since June 2023, I focus on helping companies elevate their sustainability strategies, mitigate risks, and amplify their positive impact on diverse stakeholders, including investors, customers, employees, and the environment. By leveraging collective intelligence and expertise in climate change, our team develops governance models that align with sustainable and responsible principles. In addition to my role at Horbe, I co-direct a research initiative on female leadership at CNRS, combining sociological and managerial analysis to address governance challenges and propose innovative solutions. With over six years of experience at InSpirente, I continue to foster corporate cultures that drive sustainable change and responsible governance.
Expérience de travail
Co-founder & CEO
Horbe
juin 2023 - Présent
3 ans 5 mois
Paris, France
At Horbe, we help companies increase and highlight the value of their sustainability strategies, identify and manage risks, and maximize their positive impact on their stakeholders: investors, customers, employees, partners, suppliers, society and the environment.
Founder
InSpirente
avr. 2019 - Présent
7 ans 7 mois
Paris, France
At InSpirente, we plod on corporate cultures that foster a sustainably responsible governance, to make real change happen. https://inspirente.com/
Co-Director, Research project on Female Leadership
CNRS
janv. 2018 - Présent
8 ans 10 mois
Paris Area, France
Co-direction of an innovative research project on Female leaders in partnership with the French national centre for scientific research, CNRS (IDHES Lab) > Identify governance issues as perceived by female leaders and male leaders > Combine sociologist and managerial analysis, scientific research, returns of experiences > Design proposals for a sustainably balanced and performant governance.
EVP Brand & Communications - Member of the Executive Committee
GEFCO Group
oct. 2013 - oct. 2018
5 ans 1 mois
Paris Area, France
Developed a new branding strategy, focused on logistics added-value for global customers > Rebranded marketing global offerings and communications material with customer-focus in 12 months > Fostered post-merger integration (achieved 9-month migration of a 450M€ / 500-staff acquisition) > Implemented & modernized internal communication rituals > Triggered digital transformation: websites revamping in a Web 2.0 approach / sustainable digital presence on social media / digital workplace project (Microsoft Office 365TM) > Raised the company's profile in business and trade media (Western and Central Europe, Latin America, North Africa, Russia) : over 1,200 articles a year > Launch media campaigns and influence programs to increase brand awareness on strategic markets (+7% in Russia, GEFCO as 2nd logistics provider) > Build & manage a multicultural communications network at the Group level > Manage crisis communications / reputation / public affairs - Set up a whistleblowing scheme
Thales
janv. 2007 - oct. 2013
6 ans 10 mois
Paris Area, France
VP Communications, Group Operations & Shared services
janv. 2012 - oct. 2013
1 an 10 mois
Paris Area, France
Supported the Group’s transformation into a more agile operational model under a new governance > member of the ExCom of the dedicated company > managed a 45-people team > defined, implemented and assessed change management plans to support Thales’ shared services organizations > designed Thales group’s communications shared services with a participative approach, from the definition of the business model, governance and operational principles to the implementation of the performance levers > oversaw media relations, PR and digital communication strategy for Thales group worldwide
VP Communications - ExCom member, Defense & Security C4I Systems division
janv. 2007 - déc. 2011
5 ans
Paris Area, France
Develop strategic communications to enhance defence & security activities convergence > design a new brand content strategy and editorial projects > monitor media & public relations (international trade shows, customer events), public affairs > enhance internal and managerial communications to support organisational change (business restructuring, 4000-staff office relocation…), manage crisis communications > develop digital communications (SEO, Internet/intranet visibility, social media) > manage a 40-people international team and a €9m budget - evaluate services provided
Public & Media Relations Director
Samsung Electronics
janv. 2006 - janv. 2007
1 an 1 mois
Paris Area, France
Strengthen brand and products visibility to speed up market share growth > oversaw media relations and PR agency > optimized media coverage with feature stories, products launches and press trips (CES, 3GSM, CeBIT, MedPI, IFA ; Samsung facilities) - EISA Awards in 2006 and 2007 - Observeur du design Award in 2006
Dalkia
janv. 2000 - janv. 2005
5 ans 1 mois
Paris, France
Communications Director, Dalkia Ile-de-France
janv. 2002 - janv. 2005
3 ans 1 mois
Paris, France
Gain reputation on new energy-services markets to support the evolving business model of Dalkia Ile-de-France (2,800 employees) > design branding strategy and expand corporate communications / CSR communications > develop public relations & influence programs (B2B trade shows, round tables with market experts, new facilities inaugurations with local authorities) > strengthen internal communications with new media and processes, activate managerial communications (in-house conventions with corporate theatre events, workshops) > manage crisis communications, set up crisis management procedures
Special projects coordinator for CEO, Dalkia Group
janv. 2000 - déc. 2002
3 ans
Paris, France
Develop thought leadership programs > CEO communication: speech planning and writing, strategy papers > public affairs and lobbying: prepare communications for parliamentary hearings - French law n°2000-108 on modernisation and development of public power utility - reports: "Opportunities for fuel cell technology", "Current status and opportunities of renewable energy sources" conference: "France's energy policy options for the next parliament"
GENERALE DES EAUX, VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT Group
janv. 1995 - déc. 2000
6 ans
Mexico, District fédéral, Mexique
Legal and fiscal affairs manager for Latin America
janv. 1998 - déc. 2000
3 ans
Mexico, District fédéral, Mexique
World leader in water services and water treatment for public authorities - 15,000 employees – 1998 turnover : €bn 6.7 (VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT group) > coordinated bids (Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela) > recruited local legal firms and suppliers
Projects coordinator at GENERALE DES EAUX
janv. 1995 - déc. 1998
4 ans
Paris, France
> revamped employee savings plan & oversaw financial communications directed at employees > redesigned executive compensation policy
Formation
INTERNATIONAL MOZAIK
"Coaching skills & Leadership" , - ACSTH / Professional caching
2019 - Présent
7 ans 10 mois
Italian Chamber of Commerce for France
Diploma di Lingua Economica e Commerciale, Italian Studies
2004 - 2005
2 ans
College of Europe
Master, European Economic Studies
1993 - 1994
2 ans
HEC Paris
MBA, Management
1990 - 1993
4 ans
Esade
CEMS Master, Economics
1992 - 1992
1 an
Licences et certifications
Circular Design
Délivré le : janv. 2023
Animateur La Fresque du Climat
Délivré le : nov. 2022
Goal Setting: Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
Délivré le : avr. 2021
Measure What Matters (Blinkist Summary)
Délivré le : janv. 2021
Portfolio
Mise en conformité CSRD et lancement d’un plan de transition bas carbone.
Diagnostic RSE et définition de la stratégie de durabilité pour 2026-2030.
