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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Atlanta, GA—July 7, 2025—Modern Executive Solutions is proud to announce the appointment of Mary Finley as its new Chief People Officer. In this role, Finley will lead People, Marketing, and Customer Experience, bringing her bold, human-centric perspective to the forefront of Modern’s growth journey.
With more than 15 years of global leadership experience spanning People and Business Operations, Finley is recognized for her ability to bridge strategy with empathy, transforming organizational dynamics through leadership development, agile transformation, and strategic change management.
Her appointment underscores Modern’s commitment to investing in its people, strengthening client impact, and building the future of executive talent solutions.
“Mary brings the perfect blend of strategic insight, operational expertise, and human-centered leadership,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO & Co-Founder of Modern Executive Solutions. “Her vision for how organizations can empower people while accelerating growth will shape not only our firm’s future but also how we continue to deliver meaningful value to our clients.”
Finley has held leadership roles across Business Operations, HR, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and has also served as an interim leader for Marketing and IT. She is a certified Executive Coach (iPEC), SPHR, PMP, and Prosci Change Management Practitioner, with a proven track record in scaling global professional services firms, building centers of excellence, and leading integration initiatives in high-growth environments.
“I believe the most powerful way to inspire and uplift others is by consistently role modeling the behavior we expect,” said Finley. “At Modern, my commitment is to empower our teams to set the standard for what it means to lead with purpose, agility, and authenticity in today’s ever-evolving business landscape.”
Finley holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Mary Washington and a master’s certificate in Project Management from George Washington University.
About Modern Executive Solutions
Modern Executive Solutions is a fully integrated talent consultancy that helps clients build future-ready organizations through solutions spanning Executive Search, Leadership Advisory, Organizational Strategy, and Executive Communities. Established in 2021, Modern has partnered with top leaders at nearly 100 of the Fortune 500 on work that includes executive search and advisory, organizational strategy and design, and leadership development and assessment. M1, a Modern Executive Solutions company, is the world’s fastest growing executive network and intelligence community. Visit www.modernexecutivesolutions.com and m1community.com to learn more.
