Independent expertise · Virginia, DC area and abroad

Clear strategy
for important work.

I&M Consulting LLC is a husband-and-wife consulting practice for organizations that need seasoned judgment, focused execution, and a partner who can get up to speed quickly.

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When the work matters, experience makes the difference.

We bring practical leadership and specialized expertise to pivotal projects, transitions, and decisions—without the overhead of a large firm.

Expertise that meets
the moment.

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Strategic Advisory

Bring perspective to complex choices, opportunities, and periods of change.

02

Project Leadership

Move critical initiatives from ambiguity to alignment, momentum, and delivery.

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Specialist Consulting

Apply deep domain knowledge precisely where your team needs it most.

Services are tailored to each engagement. We welcome conversations about focused assignments, interim support, and advisory relationships.

Two perspectives.
One commitment
to excellence.

Marc de Maleingreau

CO-FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL

Marc de Maleingreau

Marc is a multilingual senior executive and consultant with four decades of international experience in the metals, alloys, ores, and solid-fuels markets. He advises on sourcing, trade strategy, logistics, contract negotiations, and market development across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Russia.

Before establishing his U.S. consultancy, he was Sales Manager for Manganese Ores and Alloys at Vale International, where he developed major markets and led strategic procurement for Vale’s European and Brazilian operations.

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Isabelle Balot

CO-FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL

Isabelle Balot

Isabelle is an international policy, governance, and crisis-management adviser with more than three decades of experience across the United Nations, European institutions, and field missions in Africa, the Balkans, and beyond. Her work spans conflict resolution, humanitarian response, rule of law, strategic coordination, and sustainable development.

She also serves as a senior research expert in artificial-intelligence ethics, helping assess whether AI systems are trustworthy, lawful, and aligned with democratic values. Isabelle brings a rare combination of diplomatic judgment, operational leadership, and rigorous analysis to complex global challenges.

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Let’s make
the next move count.

Tell us a little about the opportunity. We’ll respond personally and let you know whether we’re a fit.


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Serving Virginia, DC area and abroad