Marianne worked in the public and not for profit sectors in England. She undertook executive roles in Human Resources with housing associations, and non-executive roles with the NHS, and SMEs. Prior to retirement Marianne ran her own consultancy business specialising in leadership coaching, governance, strategic reviews and board effectiveness. Marianne was a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and a Fellow of the Institute of Directors. Having retired, Marianne moved to Belfast to be near family.