Maria helps boards, executives, and founders turn risk into growth and hidden blind spots into opportunity. With 20+ years in global finance, $20B structured, and board service across 3 countries, she guides leaders to sharpen governance, unlock capital, and gain clarity in their careers and leadership path- elevating both their executive voice and their strategy with tech-informed decisions.
As a global executive, Maria drives strategic growth, capital formation, and high-impact partnerships across top economies in the Americas, Europe, and the GCC. A trusted advisor to leading financial institutions in the USA, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Latin America, Maria has guided companies across 30+ industries through critical growth phases, including organic expansion, M&A, and international market entry.
Recognized for her ability to navigate complex transformations, she has successfully turned around critical business situations, delivering sustainable outcomes. She has served 7 years on three boards and remains active in academic and advisory boards.
Maria’s track record of consistent overachievement, unwavering work ethic, and bold leadership has propelled pioneering initiatives and shattered multiple glass ceilings across global markets.
Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Speaking
Travels From: Miami, Florida
Speaking Topics: Credit Risk, Risk Management, New Leadership, Leadership Development, Cross-Cultural Navigation, Global Business Expansion, Saudi Arabia, Vision 2030
| Maria J. Trapani, MBA | Points |
|---|---|
| Academic | 0 |
| Author | 2 |
| Influencer | 17 |
| Speaker | 0 |
| Entrepreneur | 0 |
| Total | 19 |
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On the leadership habit that expands talent, innovation, and possibilities.
Tags: Risk Management, Creativity
The Great Risk Expansion: Why Risk is No Longer Just Risk
Tags: Risk Management
On the leadership habit that expands talent, innovation, and possibilities.The Great Risk Expansion: Why Risk is No Longer Just Risk
