Marija is trusted advisor for senior strategic hires in boards and executive leadership. As a seasoned professional she brings more than 15 years of an extensive executive search and business advisory knowledge as well as significant consulting experience across Europe Middle East and Africa and beyond. She started her career as a research analyst with a leading executive search research firm in 2008, progressed to Head of Operations and became Partner in 2012. Her most recent position prior joining Korn Ferry was an Engagement Manager at Eric Salmon & Partners. Marija guides and manages searchers as well as an internal research team to ensure all set targets in delivery and execution are achieved. This role involves working on sales pitches under partner guidance as well as delivering executive search project leadership. Clients value Marija’s experience and insights which helps to create sustainable, long-term human capital strategies. Marija is an experienced professional who shows excellent client management and has a strong focus on customer satisfaction.Marija holds a Master’s Degree in Business Economics from the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium, a Bachelor of Applied Science in International Business and Management from Fontys University in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, and a University degree in Management from the Faculty of Economics in Skopje, Macedonia.A Macedonian/Belgian national, she has lived and worked in the Netherlands and Belgium.