Marie Kalliney brings over two decades of experience leading large and small-scale transformations across diverse industries. She has guided organizations through the complexities of scaling agile practices, emphasizing system thinking, end-to-end value delivery, and cross-functional alignment. Drawing from her early career in fine dining, Marie uniquely applies the principles of mise en place—preparation, precision, and collaboration—to agile practices, helping teams shift their mindset from isolated optimization to holistic readiness.

Marie has delivered well-attended and highly regarded talks at Agile2024, Agile2022, and Agile2009, consistently sharing actionable insights and strategies that resonate with practitioners and leaders alike. Her work blends real-world examples of systemic successes and failures with practical tools, empowering organizations to turn challenges into growth opportunities. Known for her engaging storytelling and expertise in system-first approaches, Marie continues to be inspired by agile communities around the globe.