Administrator with the Association luxembourgeoise des compliance officers since 2012 and with i-Hub since 2022, began her professional career in the financial sector with Brown Brothers Harriman as a fund accountant in 1994. Chief compliance officer of the Bil Group since 2012, she has held various positions within the same group with internal control as her main thread (internal audit, operational risk management, business risk management within wealth management...).

How do you deal with any resistance or scepticism towards you?

Marie Bourlond. - "I try in the first phase to turn them into opportunities, into challenges.“

Do you think that gender equality is progressing on boards of directors?

No, not enough. Maybe because they're run by men.

What do you think about quotas for women on boards?

I was vehemently opposed to it for many years. And now I'm finally thinking that it's probably a blessing in disguise.

As a female director, do you feel a particular responsibility to champion issues of parity and inclusion?

I obviously feel a duty in my various roles to defend diversity in all its dimensions.

In your opinion, how does diversity influence the performance of a board of directors?

The angles of analysis are different and are therefore likely to generate more debate and more new ideas. And perhaps diversity also means we can focus less on our respective egos and think more about other societal interests in particular.

What solutions or policies do you think could encourage greater parity?

Well, I'm back to quotas, and certainly more boldness from influential people.

What advice would you give to a woman who was hesitant about taking the plunge?

Not just to think about the risk of launching yourself, but also the risk of not launching yourself, of missing out on great opportunities for professional and personal development, of staying in your comfort zone.”