Marie Grove
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Founder & Managing Director
London, GB
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Marie Grove is a highly regarded brand strategist, marketing and public relations specialist and the Founder and Managing Director of GROVE COMMUNICATION.
Having established GROVE in 2013, Marie leads the agency across both its UK headquarters in London and US headquarters in Dallas, with additional satellite offices in New York. She is known as a visionary leader, while her agency is famed for its qualitative approach, achieving commercial results through creative thinking. GROVE has a proven track record for nurturing and growing brands globally, including launched brands from inception to global multi-million turnover, reinvigorating ailing brands and growing market share for established brands.
Known as the “Four Seasons of PR agencies”, GROVE is renowned for its long-standing client retention and excellence in everything ethos. GROVE’s industry reputation is based on a personalised, tailored service model, within the luxury, fashion and lifestyle sectors including a reach that spans Europe and North America. The agency is known for a results-driven approach, combining brand-building with a strong AI led digital and social media focus.
Previously, Marie held senior roles in the fashion, marketing and PR industry, including Marketing & PR Director at Sequel UK. She started her career with Clipse Model Management followed by the Four Seasons Hotel Group, then as Project Director at Meristem Entertainment, where she led and launched a concept to completion project.
Marie serves as Non-Executive Director for recruitment business, The Bexar Company, in Texas, USA.
She graduated from Southern Methodist University with an International Business Degree, majoring in Markets and Cultures.
Marie is also a Certified Relationship Coach, deepening her multi-facet expertise within communications, and is highly skilled in bridging communication channels between individuals, including positive conflict resolution.
The Record
Background
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2013 — Present
Founder & Managing Director
GROVE COMMUNICATION
GROVE is a full service integrated PR & Brand Strategy agency offering brand development, digital comms, KOL, influencer and social strategy services to leaders in the luxury goods, lifestyle, fashion and hospitality industries. Additionally, GROVE considers philanthropy as part of an important cornerstone of the business, giving a portion of its profits to grassroot charities that support vulnerable children and animals each year. GROVE also has a young mentorship program, granting internships to individuals wanting to break into public relations.
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2007 — 2013
Marketing & PR Director
Sequel UK
Marie led on the overall marketing strategy for all three brand categories in the UK while aligning with the French, USA & Swiss offices.
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2004 — 2006
Freelance Consultant
RMG Consulting
Marie consulted, advised and implemented strategies for marketing, PR, content and new media in a variety of different industries.
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2003 — 2004
Project Director
Meristem Entertainment
Marie managed the marketing, sales and operations for Stolik Restaurant, an upmarket new food venue. She was responsible for all aspects of the business planning and oversaw the launch of the restaurant, managing a team of 20 in the process.
Formative Years
Education
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Southern Methodist University
Markets & Cultures, International Business
2002 — 2006
Areas Of Focus