Maria has over 15 years of experience in finance. She started her professional career at one of the "Big 4" companies, where she worked in the audit department for more than 12 years. Subsequently Maria participated in the creation and development of a large management company, where she was responsible for general operational project management of medical services and medical technology, in addition to her financial management responsibilities.

Maria Makarova holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Finance, MBA and CPA (US Certified Public Accountant). 

Four times (including 2018, 2019 and 2021) Maria was listed in the TOP-1000 Russian Managers rating released annually by the Managers Association of Russia and Kommersant Publishing House.