Marianne Vermeer

Strategic and financial consultant for impact focused organizations

Marianne Vermeer is the Principal at Vermeer Consulting Group LLC, an organization focused on providing strategic and financial consulting to impact-oriented organizations. She has a diverse background with extensive experience across various sectors, including healthcare, education, and community development finance.

Professional Background

Current Role: As Principal at Vermeer Consulting Group LLC, she leverages her financial acumen to drive social good across industries and cultures.
Previous Positions:
- Chief Business Officer at Medicines for All Institute (July 2020 - June 2023): Led operations and financial management to improve access to critical medicines globally.
- President & CEO of Children, Incorporated (January 2011 - April 2012): Oversaw strategic direction and financial oversight for this child sponsorship organization.
- Senior Fellow at Acumen Fund (June 2009 - December 2010): Provided consulting to portfolio companies in Asia and Africa focusing on agriculture and education.
- Chief Financial Officer at Lyotropic Therapeutics, LLC (May 2001 - June 2005): Managed financial functions for a pharmaceutical R&D company.

Skills and Expertise

Marianne's expertise includes:

Strategic planning
Financial management
Turn-around management
Process improvements
Human resources and governance

She is recognized for her pragmatic leadership style and ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments. Her work often focuses on fostering collaboration within teams and enhancing operational efficiencies to achieve better outcomes for the organizations she supports.1