Speaker Bio

Susanne Ekström is a Swedish entrepreneur, world-renowned CEO coach, bestselling author, and the founder of BeASmarterLeader and SEE Management.With a clear mission-to help CEOs lead with confidence, clarity, and impact-she's guided over 6,500 leaders across the US, Canada, and Europe to stronger teams, sharper focus, and smarter results.She has a signature coaching program called "Boost your bottom line by 499k.

Delivered in 99 days."In the past five years, Susanne has helped her clients make over 30 million more in profit.Susanne works with growth-stage CEOs of SMEs who want to:- Buy back their time so they can lead instead of being "always on"- Design a scalable culture that people love being a part of- Create a CEO role they love - not one that drains them- Make space for innovation, strategy, & bold decisions- Build lasting trust & performance across their teamSusanne's journey began in the aftermath of the 2001 DotCom tech crash, when her startup went bankrupt.

That moment shaped her path forward: helping others build strong, sustainable companies that don't just succeed-they last. Today, her work is featured in magazines, podcasts, and TV shows. Through her coaching, books, roundtables, and signature programs, she continues to shape how the next generation of leaders grows by design, not default.