On-Purpose

“I love to drive projects forward, problem solve and create inspiring team environments.”

Polly Van Marken

Polly joins On Purpose from Accenture where she was a consultant within their Public Service practice. During this time, Polly took two secondments to Accenture Development Partnerships (ADP), a non-profit group within Accenture that provides management and technology consulting services to non-profit, foundation and donor clients to address global development challenges. Polly’s second role with ADP was on a World Bank sponsored project in Nairobi, working to re-design Government Services in Kenya. Polly has volunteered with a variety of non-profits, supporting them in their strategic development. She holds an MSc in Development Studies from LSE and a BA (Hons) in History and Politics from Warwick University.

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Polly has been a real pleasure to have as part of the Shaftesbury Partnership team. Her positive attitude, attention to detail and strategic mind helped bring significant shape to a pioneering piece of work.

Paul Gutteridge, COO, The Shaftsbury Partnership