Cdp Mari-Anne Kehler

Partner, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer at Green Hasson Janks - Expertise in Professional Services, DEI, Growth, Strategy and Business Development

Mari-Anne Kehler, CDP is a high-impact business leader with over 30 years of experience in strategy, marketing, and business development. She currently serves as Partner and Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer at GHJ (Green Hasson Janks), a professional services firm based in Los Angeles.1 2

Professional Experience

At GHJ, Mari-Anne leads the firm's strategy, business development, and marketing efforts. She is responsible for directing both organic and inorganic growth initiatives.1 Her role also includes serving as a Strategist for the GHJ Foundation, the firm's vehicle for community giving.2

Prior to joining GHJ in 2015, Mari-Anne held leadership positions at several notable organizations:

National marketing leader at a Big Four accounting firm
West Coast regional marketing leader for a division of Nestlé
Marketing director at BMG - The New Music Company
Account supervisor at Grey Group
Various roles at Morgan Stanley on Wall Street1

Achievements and Recognition

Mari-Anne has received several accolades for her professional accomplishments:

Named "Executive of the Year" finalist in the Los Angeles Business Journal's Women's Leadership Awards (2020 and 2021)
Recognized as a "Most Influential Marketer" by the Los Angeles Business Journal (2019)
Winner of the CMO Club's "CMO Transformation Award"1 2

Education and Certifications

Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude from the College of Mount Saint Vincent
Certified Diversity Professional (CDP) credential from the National Diversity Council through Emory University1 2

Community Involvement

Mari-Anne is actively involved in nonprofit work, focusing on disability awareness, fundraising, and mentoring. She specializes in creating transition strategies for individuals with special needs as they enter adulthood. She serves on the Board of the Autism Society of Los Angeles and is a frequent speaker on disability-related topics.2

Additional Accomplishments

Mari-Anne is the author of "Putting the Profit in Nonprofit," which became a #1 e-book bestseller on Amazon.1 2 She is also known for her expertise in DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) and has been featured in the Los Angeles Times' DEIA Magazine as a visionary honoree.2