Maria Symeon, Pathlight Associates

Maria Symeon, is a Partner at Pathlight Associates, is an organisation and executive development specialist and award-winning coach with over 20 years’ experience working in a variety of business contexts and international cultures (including China, Europe, Middle East, Japan, UK and US).

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Compliance Culture & Ethics

Building a resilient human firewall in UK financial services

The stark reality of modern cyber defence is that technology, however sophisticated, is easily bypassed by human error.

Maria Symeon, Pathlight Associates

Jan 30, 2026

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Compliance Culture & Ethics

The challenge imperative – why psychological safety is the new prudential standard

There is more to agreeing to disagree than you may have thought.

Maria Symeon, Pathlight Associates; John Higgins, Pathlight Associates

Dec 19, 2025

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OPINION: How firms should approach the push for growth

For boards, there is an opportunity to show leadership by proactively managing culture.

Maria Symeon, Pathlight Associates

May 6, 2025

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