Marielle Thomas is the General Manager of Stanley Black+Decker, where she has been for the past for 22 years. She started with them in the financial department and then progressed steadily up the ranks to her current role. With prior financial experience at major companies such as Oracle and British Petroleum, when she began with Black+Decker she knew she wanted to transition into a more commercial role. Marielle holds a Master of Science in Economics from the London School of Economics, class of 1988. In addition to the WAoFP, she is a member of the Lions Club International. She is looking forward to networking and connecting with other likeminded professionals, and to gaining the recognition and credibility of being a member.