Maria Bentley

Maria Bentley is an accomplished interim programme and transformation director with extensive experience leading change management projects across various sectors. Since March 2021, Maria has held the role of Interim Digital Transformation Programme Director at Verastar. At Bentley Consulting Services (UK) Ltd, roles have included Interim Programme Director and Senior Programme Director, focusing on time-critical projects that enhance organizational performance. Notable positions include Interim Programme Director at Simplify, where Maria facilitated critical business planning, and led integration efforts during M&A negotiations. Maria's career spans over two decades, with a track record of managing complex change initiatives in organizations including The Hyde Group, Northumbria University, E.ON UK, and The Open University. Maria holds an MBA in Business Management from The Open University and a BA in History from the University of Reading.