Marishka Cross

Marishka Cross is a Marketing & Business Development Executive with over 20 years of experience across various industries and sectors, ranging from large professional service firms to small boutique and start-up environments.

She possesses a diverse skill set in Strategic Marketing, Business Development and Strategy, Communications, Product Development, Thought Leadership, Market Research, Executive Coaching, and Facilitation.

Marishka holds formal qualifications in Commerce, Journalism, Statistics, and Psychology, bringing a unique blend of expertise to problem-solving and opportunity identification.

Her specialties include Marketing strategy and execution, Business Development from lead generation to sales, Negotiation, Persuasive Communication and Storytelling, Client and Industry Insights through research and thought leadership, Facilitation design and delivery, and Executive Coaching.

She has a high-energy, self-starting personality and is known for her innovative and creative approach in addressing challenges.

Marishka's education includes a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from Curtin University, post-graduate studies in Statistics at Swinburne University of Technology, a Bachelor of Arts in English and Broadcast Journalism from Curtin University, and post-graduate studies in Psychology from The University of Western Australia. She also completed schooling in the UK, France, and Miami.

Throughout her career, Marishka has held key roles such as Director Sales and Pursuits at Deloitte Australia, Senior Proposal Coach at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Founder of Instinct People, Manager at William Buck, and various positions at KPMG CONSULTING. She has a proven track record in driving sales, pursuing opportunities, coaching executives, and leading business development initiatives.