Marie Goldman is Deputy Leader of Chelmsford City Council where she is also the Cabinet Member for Connected Chelmsford – a portfolio that includes the museums, theatres, festivals and various cultural activities.

Marie has a background in management consulting, having previously worked for the consulting firm Accenture, as well as working freelance across multiple industries.  She specialises in system analysis, design and implementation.

Marie is a founder and director of two small businesses related to the construction industry, and a start-up company in the live event ticketing sector.

By being a member of the Success Essex Board, Marie hopes to play a key role in helping to develop and promote Essex’s position as a key player in the future of a successful, global Britain.  She believes the Success Essex Board will be vital in driving Essex forward – not just economically, but culturally, too. She says she is proud to call Essex her home and looks forward to helping to enable new and exciting opportunities across the county in the years to come.

Marie lives in Chelmsford with her husband and two children.