Maria Pennelle

Maria Pennelle has diverse work experience in marketing and communications roles. Maria currently holds the position of Chief Marketing Officer at Wehype since April 2023. Prior to this, they worked as the Head of Growth Marketing from September 2022 to April 2023 and as the Head of Brand and Communications from January 2021 to January 2023, both at Wehype. Before joining Wehype, Maria had a long career at Electronic Arts (EA), starting in 1997. Maria'sroles at EA included Senior Global Campaign Lead - Maxis, The Sims from August 2016 to July 2019, Senior Product Marketing Manager NA from July 2013 to August 2016, Senior Product Marketing Manager Nordic from August 2011 to July 2013, Head of PR Nordic from August 1998 to August 2011, and Marketing Assistant Nordic from August 1997 to August 1998. Prior to their tenure at EA, Maria worked as a Marketing Assistant at Landor Associates from October 1996 to April 1997.

Maria Pennelle has a varied education history. In 1992 to 1994, they attended Upper Secondary School, where they studied Communication and Media as part of the Natural Science Programme. Maria furthered their education in 2001 by taking a course in Planned Communications at Växjö University. In the same year, they also completed a 10-week course in Strategic Information at the Berghs School of Communication. In 2007 to 2008, Maria pursued a Bachelor's degree in IHR/Marketing Communications at Stockholm University. Maria also studied Marketing Communications, Planned Communications, and Strategic Information at the University of Stockholm during the same period. Maria continued their professional development by enrolling in the Stanford Continuing Studies program. In 2014, they completed a course in Professional English for non-native speakers, focusing on presenting in English. In 2015, they took a course in Leadership and the Enneagram at Stanford Continuing Studies.