About Susanne Ekström: Entrepreneur and CEO Coach Helping Leaders Build Companies Where People Love To Work
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Who is Susanne Ekström?
Susanne Ekström is a Swedish entrepreneur, world-renowned CEO coach, and #1 international bestselling author, as well as 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.
Her signature offer, “Boost your bottom line by $499K in 99 days,” has helped clients unlock over $30 million in new profit in just the past five years.
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 team
She is one of the co-authors of LeadHERship Unveiled — a #1 international bestseller sharing bold, honest stories from women redefining leadership on their own terms.
Susanne’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 Brainz Magazine, HR Tech Outlook, and The Enterprise World. Her CEO roundtables, books, and CEO/leadership signature programs continue to shape how the next generation of leaders grow—by design, not default.
Find out more about Susanne on LinkedIn.
