Marilyn Van Alstyne is the visionary Founder and CEO of Seven Park Global, a firm celebrated for its comprehensive business support services including talent attraction & management, HR/People Operations services. As a serial entrepreneur with a passion for driving success through innovation, Marilyn has earned the nickname "The Talent Whisperer" due to her exceptional skills in blending strategy with operational excellence over a dynamic 20-year career.

Her journey began at Combs Enterprises, where she spent two decades mastering the intricacies of HR, talent acquisition, marketing, and operations. During her tenure, she played a critical role in the launch of numerous lifestyle brands, utilizing her extensive network and deep industry knowledge to build winning teams and innovative strategies.

Under her leadership, Seven Park Global stands as a powerhouse of talent attraction & management, using cutting-edge, data-driven strategies to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. Marilyn's meticulous methods ensure that client outcomes not only meet but exceed expectations with sustainable and long-term success. She has successfully recruited high-performing candidates for top companies in the cannabis, entertainment, and wine & spirits industries, demonstrating her adeptness at discovering unicorn talent in these complex markets.

A recent highlight in her career includes collaborating closely with the CEO and Founder of Lobos 1707, expanding their team from 2 to 45 staff members. This rapid growth focused on over 60% of hires within the sales function, significantly boosting the company’s market presence and operational capabilities.

Beyond the corporate sphere, Marilyn is a revered thought leader in the wine & spirits and entertainment industries. She founded EMVE Trade, a trade sampling agency, and co-founded Wifey Wines, marking significant impacts on the industries with her creative and forward-thinking approaches.

Marilyn’s professional mantra, "Hire based on the way someone thinks," encapsulates her approach to talent acquisition. This philosophy has guided her to forge environments of growth and high performance, crafting tailor-made, innovative solutions that align seamlessly with client business objectives.