Head-of-State Advisor; Award Winning Global Keynote Speaker; Geopolitics & Strategic Leadership
Lena Bäcker Biography
Lena Bäcker is a global stateswoman, Head-of-State Advisor and Founder and Chairperson of GGA Group, with more than 35 years of senior experience across government, European institutions, public finance and international strategic advisory.
Bäcker has advised 44 governments and European institutions, led Sweden’s Task Force for Greece involving the IMF and European institutions, chaired the European Association of Public Banks’ High-Level Think Tank for seven years, and held senior public-sector leadership roles in Sweden. Today, she advises governments, boards, major corporations, Royal Houses, billionaires, family offices and private principals. Her keynotes and private executive sessions focus on geopolitics, global leadership, economic change, governance and strategic decision-making under pressure.
Lena Bäcker Speaking Topics
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Geopolitics, Power & Strategic Decision-Making
How do leaders make consequential decisions when geopolitical power, economic interests and international relationships are shifting at the same time? Drawing on more than 35 years of senior experience across government, European institutions, public finance and international strategic advisory, Lena Bäcker explores how global developments translate into real strategic choices for governments, boards and business leaders. This keynote helps decision-makers recognize geopolitical risk, identify emerging opportunities and navigate complexity with greater clarity and confidence.
Attendee Results:
- Understand how geopolitical shifts affect organizations, markets and strategic priorities.
- Identify geopolitical risks and opportunities earlier.
- Strengthen decision-making in complex and uncertain environments.
- Connect global developments with boardroom and leadership priorities.
- Lead with greater strategic clarity when the stakes are high.
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Leadership Under Pressure: Judgement, Trust & Institutional Resilience
Leadership is tested most when information is incomplete, pressure is intense and the consequences of a decision are significant. Drawing on senior experience across government, European institutions and international advisory, Lena Bäcker explores how leaders can preserve judgment, credibility and strategic direction in demanding environments. The session examines the relationship between trust, governance and decision-making, and how leaders can remain effective when institutions, markets or stakeholders are under pressure.
Attendee Results:
- Strengthen judgement and decision-making under pressure.
- Understand how trust and credibility influence leadership effectiveness.
- Navigate competing interests without losing strategic direction.
- Build greater institutional and organisational resilience.
- Lead with clarity when uncertainty and scrutiny are high.
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Lena Bäcker is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Artificial Intelligence, Crisis Management, Economy, Executive Leadership, Finance, Geopolitics, Government, Healthcare, Leadership, Security & Defense, Social Activism, Strategic Leadership, Sustainability, World Affairs -
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Lena Bäcker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Geopolitics, Power & Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership Under Pressure: Judgement, Trust & Institutional Resilience, The New Global Economy: Risk, Opportunity & Influence, Strategic Workforce Mobility: Skills, Governance & Global Competitiveness and Private Executive Session: Decisions That Shape the Future. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lena Bäcker for your event is available upon request. Lena Bäcker generally travels from Stockholm, Sweden and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dambisa Moyo, Peter Zeihan, Ana Palacio, Parag Khanna and Ian Bremmer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lena Bäcker for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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