About

MARINA MARA is globally recognised as the premier brand custodian for high-profile personalities, business leaders, tech ventures, and corporate enterprises, with a singular core mission: fortifying and safeguarding their most valuable asset—their reputation!

The eponymous agency’s renowned 18-year success is rooted in its specialised menu of intelligence-driven services meticulously designed to cater to distinct aspects of business development. This ensures clients safely transition and grow through their brand endeavours all the way to media and public prominence.

Widely recognised as an authority in image and reputation management, she’s frequently likened to the “special forces” of the industry.

As a brand architect, Marina and her team collaborate closely with founders and executive teams, spearheading successful rebrands and brand activations. Central to the agency’s approach is “The Brand Review,” the world’s only brand diagnostic tool developed by Marina over 14 years ago to fill a severe gap in the industry. Intelligently grounded in principles of neuroscience, social psychology, and lingual semiotics, it has been instrumental in shaping transformative outcomes for brands and corporations worldwide, regardless of size.

As a reputation advisor, Marina provides strategic counsel to clients, aiding in proactive reputation management and navigating various reputation threats. Her expertise enables leaders to represent their organisations diligently, turning reputational challenges into triumphs.

Global media outlets frequently seek her perspectives on brand and image management, drawn by her passionate engagement and reputation for delivering thought-provoking insights that challenge conventional paradigms.

Beyond her agency roles, Marina mentors early-stage venture founders across diverse sectors. Lead by innovation, she is also a co-founder of a behavioural optimisation venture set to launch in November 2024 and retains advisory positions on tech startup boards and accelerators in Australia and the U.S.

Passionate about inspiring excellence in the next generation of communications professionals, Marina guest lectures in academia with a curriculum focused on industry disruption and innovation in communications, journalism, and the media.

As a Greco-Australian entrepreneur born and raised in Athens, Marina is now based in Paris, leading a global lifestyle that transcends geographical boundaries.

She’s deliberate in nurturing meaningful interpersonal bonds, resulting in a robust global network of purpose-driven friends, allies, and collaborators, all dedicated to excellence, self-mastery, and impact in their respective domains. Open to forging new connections aligned with her vision, feel free to reach out and say hello if you resonate.

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