Match resources to the timeline.
She favors commitments that can be sustained through delays, with funding and expertise matched to the time the work requires.
01 / Perspective
Her perspective
on the long term.
She takes a long view of commitments, resources, and responsibility.
Where it began
The downside comes first.
Growing up in Istanbul during Turkey’s 2001 financial crisis, Marlinde became aware of the difference between wealth on paper and money available to meet immediate needs.
Principles that guide her work
Preserve flexibility.
She values the freedom to respond when circumstances change, including keeping capital available.
Make clear commitments.
She values direct communication about what people can take on and when a plan needs to change. Within the team, she expects different views to be heard, including those that challenge her own.