Maria Garrido

Maria is the Chief Marketing Officer of Deezer, a leading global independent music streaming platform. She oversees brand strategy, events, digital acquisition, artist relations, editorial teams, PR & communications, and the internal creative studio. With 25 years leading profitable businesses, Maria is a multilingual, multinational executive who specializes in transformational leadership and purpose-driven initiatives. She is recognized for driving cultural change with empathy and positivity. Her track record spans operational and strategic roles across Consumer Goods, Media, Communications, and Entertainment worldwide. Previously, she served as Senior Vice President of Marketing at Vivendi and Chief Insights Officer for Havas Group, driving innovation in startup ecosystems, data science, and marketing technology. Maria serves as an independent board member of Carmila, Havas Group, and the International Women's Forum France. She is a sought-after thought leader who has contributed to Bloomberg News, Cartagena Inspira, Mumbrella Australia, South Tech Summit, World Retail Congress, IBC, and IAB Mexico, among others. Maria has also served as president of the Entertainment Jury at Cannes Lions and Eurobest. Passionate about enabling women to succeed, she supports female-founded startups, advocates for survivors of domestic violence, and is the founder of Terranam Wellness, a retreats business in Spain. Maria holds a Master's in International Business and a Bachelor's in International Relations. She is based in Paris with her three children.