Maria Shipiri

Maria Shipiri serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer for Africa at Prudential plc, overseeing HR operations across eight countries in the financial services and insurance sector. Previously, Maria held key roles with the Mastercard Foundation as an Organization Design & Change Management Consultant, and served as the Global Chief People & Culture Officer at Living Goods, managing HR strategies for over 500 employees in multiple countries. Additional experience includes consultancy roles at the African Development Bank Group, and extensive HR leadership positions in major organizations like Safaricom, Vodafone, and Ecobank. Maria holds a Master's degree in Consulting and Coaching for Change from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and is equipped with a rich background in human resources management, organizational development, and coaching.