Kimberly Wood is Founder & Director of Merren Consulting, a boutique marketing and business development consultancy. She provides fractional C-suite expertise and team leadership, working with organizations to strengthen their market position, build influential brands and identify opportunities for sustainable growth. 

With more than 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry, Kimberly’s expertise spans corporate communications, reputation management, stakeholder engagement, brand strategy and business development. Her career has covered multiple markets and jurisdictions, giving her a strong understanding of how to navigate complex business environments, build and lead multidisciplinary teams, and develop integrated marketing and business development strategies aligned with wider commercial priorities. 

Previously, Kimberly was Chief Marketing Officer of the Maples Group, a leading international legal and financial services firm, with responsibility for the global marketing and business development function.