Maria Eugenia Velandia

Maria Eugenia (Maru) Velandia is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in employer branding, recruitment marketing, and internal communications. Currently serving as the Head of Global Employer Brand & Recruitment Marketing at Open Society Foundations since May 2023, Maru previously held similar leadership roles at Astound Commerce and Philips, where notable achievements included the development of global employer value propositions and multi-channel recruitment campaigns. With a background that includes project management in digital marketing and a solid foundation in communications, Maru has consistently driven brand engagement and performance across various organizations. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Communications from UCAB and multiple management development programs.