Marie-Claire Barker named MEC’s first global chief talent officer
MEC has announced the appointment of Marie-Claire Barker to serve as its first global chief talent officer, assuming responsibility for delivering the marketing agency’s talent strategy for its 22,000 staff.
Arriving from the Ogilvy Group, where she served for six years as its chief talent officer, Barker will work with CEO Charles Courtier to overhaul how it attracts, evaluates, motivates and trains its staff.
Barker said: “I want to be in a business with a palpable culture. MEC’s talent manifesto, which encourages each employee to thrive within the context of work, is something that really intrigues me. I have a strong desire to change the face of talent management in our industry, so operating in an environment that encourages uniqueness and innovation in a culture where employees feel there are no barriers to reaching their potential is what has drawn me to MEC.”
Courtier added: “Talent is the single most important ingredient to the future success of MEC. Marie-Claire has an absolute passion for the growth and development of people, and I know that she’s looking forward to working with MEC leaders to drive a culture where each employee is able to contribute in a meaningful way to improve business results, and reach their own personal potential. This is why MEC appealed to her, and why under her leadership and experience we’ll be able to truly thrive as a company.”