Magali Demierre

Biography

Magali Demierre is a dynamic Kellogg MBA professional with over 20 years of global leadership experience in renowned organizations. She specializes in leadership and culture, employee experience, learning and development, talent management, and change management. As an executive coach and empathetic leader, Magali is celebrated for her ability to drive people and cultural transformation, aligning systems and behaviors to enhance engagement and experiences across organizations.

Magali excels in helping leaders navigate the challenges of the post-COVID environment, focusing on the needs of individuals, teams, and organizations. Her recent role as Global Head of Employee Experience at Philip Morris International saw her spearheading a people-centric transformation, resulting in a 69% increase in eNPS. During her 17-year tenure at GE, she led cultural and workplace transformations across Europe and MENAT, significantly enhancing employee engagement and collaboration. Her early roles in commercial learning and development and financial services provided a robust foundation in strategy and execution.

Drawing from her experience on executive leadership teams in major multinational corporations and across diverse sectors, including banking, manufacturing, and consumer goods, Magali understands the intricate challenges and pressures executives face. This firsthand experience uniquely positions her as an executive coach capable of guiding clients through similar complexities, offering practical insights and proven strategies for success.

An accredited Hogan leadership assessor and Prosci-certified change practitioner, Magali combines strategic vision with human-centric design to create meaningful, lasting impact. Outside of her professional endeavors, she enjoys golf, yoga, cycling, and acting. Magali holds dual French and British citizenship and recently relocated from London to Abu Dhabi, UAE, with her Swiss husband and their three children, aged 14, 13, and 11.

Niche Areas of Expertise

• Career Development
• Change Management
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Emotional Intelligence
• Leaders in Transition
• Onboarding
• Team Effectiveness
• Women & Leadership

Languages

• English
• French