Marc Effron


Marc helps the world’s biggest brands and most successful companies elevate the quality and impact of their talent. He leads transformational projects globally in industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to consumer products to technology. As founder and president of the Talent Strategy Group, he leads the firm’s global consulting, education, and publishing businesses.

Marc co-authored the Harvard Business Review Press’ bestselling book, One Page Talent Management, often called the talent management bible. His most recent book, 8 Steps to High Performance, is quickly reaching bestseller status with its powerful messages about how everyone can elevate their performance. He has been published in Fast Company, Financial Times, Harvard Business Review, and the New York Post, and he has been heard on some of the world’s most popular podcasts. He publishes TalentQ magazine, which he founded in 2013 to help executives make smarter decisions about how to manage talent.

Marc co-founded the Talent Management Institute at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, which has become one of the most popular executive education programs on talent management, with over 5,000 graduates.

Prior to founding Talent Strategy Group, Marc served as vice president of talent management for Avon Products and led global leadership consulting practice for Aon Hewitt. He was also senior vice president of leadership development for Bank of America and a congressional staff assistant. He earned a master’s degree in business administration from the Yale University School of Management and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Washington.

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