Maruša Jerše

Maru Etsane is an experienced professional specializing in industrial workforce development and automation skills consulting, currently serving as the IWD Coordinator for Africa at Festo since February 2024. Previous roles include Automation Skills Consultant and Client Engagement Specialist at Festo South Africa and GIBS Business School, where responsibilities encompassed identifying training needs, developing customized training solutions, and maintaining client relationships. Maru's earlier experience includes key positions in sales and business development at Kimberly-Clark Professional and Anheuser-Busch InBev, alongside entrepreneurship at Legacy Business Solutions. Maru holds multiple qualifications, including a Certified Business Analysis Professional designation and several degrees focused on business administration, strategic marketing, and analytics.