Mariann Van Buren

Senior Consultant

Mariann has had a distinctive career in human resources, both as a corporate practitioner and strategic talent management consultant.  Bringing 20+ years of experience, she has worked with executive teams to drive performance across operating companies, aligning HR strategies and business objectives that build brand identity, increase revenue and improve profitability.

Mariann has built strategic HR functions as Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Vice President for Lehman Brothers, Janus Capital Group, Merrill Lynch and Encompass Digital Media, among others. She is an accomplished consultant to internal and external business partners and a talented training facilitator.

Mariann’s executive experience as a trusted business partner, advisor and coach encompasses every function within the human resources discipline.  She has led transformational initiatives in the areas of Recruiting, Performance Management and Succession Planning to develop high performing, “Talent Agile” organizations.  Known for her innovative, yet pragmatic approach, Mariann works with leadership teams to assess and develop organizational capability, using data and analytics to align people decisions with desired financial outcomes in technology, healthcare, digital media, private equity and financial service companies.

Mariann holds a BS from Rutgers University in New Jersey and attended the Wharton School Aresty Institute of Executive Education, University of Pennsylvania.  She is a board member for Solar Youth in New Haven, CT and since 2013 has served United Way of Western Connecticut as a member of its human resources committee.