Maria Fortes
Maria Fortes is Manager at Chaberton Professionals in our office in Madrid.
She brings over ten years of professional experience, combining expertise in marketing, and recruitment within international and dynamic environments in supporting clients in identifying and attracting talent across the consumer goods and luxury sectors.
She began her professional journey in product marketing, focusing on retail and wholesale environments, with a particular emphasis on trade marketing and brand positioning. This initial experience allowed her to build a solid understanding of market dynamics and consumer behaviour.
After her relocation to Milan, Maria worked at the Spanish Embassy, focusing on communication and brand promotion for Spanish companies entering the Italian market. In this role, she was involved in internationalization projects, organizing events and trade fairs, and supporting employer branding initiatives, as well as conducting market analysis and competitive benchmarking to help companies position themselves effectively. After an experience at Robert Walters, where she strengthened her expertise in recruitment, marketing, and business development, she returned to Spain, continuing her career at Luxe Talent, with a focus on the fashion, retail, and luxury sectors. In this context, she further developed her experience in employer branding, communication, and social media, supporting clients in building strong and attractive market positioning.
Maria holds a degree in Economics and Business, complemented by a Master’s degree in Consumer Behaviour and an MBA. Her academic background, combined with her professional experience, enables her to approach talent and business challenges with a strategic and analytical mindset.
Known for her curiosity, dynamism, and long-term vision, Maria approaches her work with a proactive and exploratory mindset. At Chaberton Professionals, she embraces a collaborative and human-centered approach, combining structured thinking with the ability to adapt and grow step by step.