Susana Alcântara de Melo

Professional Focus

• Over 25 years’ business experience including 15 years in consulting
• Extensive track record across industries, cultures and geographies, with professional experience across Europe, MENA, Asia Pacific and America
• Deep expertise in strategic executive development, coaching and training, as well as strategy, business development and growth, change management, team leadership, sales and marketing
• Broad industry experience spanning industrials, financial services, consumer products, retail, non-profit, education, media
• Demonstrated ability to foster trusted long-term relationships across borders
• Founder of two consulting firms with international client rosters
• Fluent in Portuguese and English with proficiency in German

Business Expertise

• Manager and Senior Consultant for an international leadership consulting firm; responsible for international project management, international delivery in leadership and change management, based in Portugal
• Founder of MyjobCoach, a Portugal-based consulting firm providing executive coaching, cultural training and leadership development
• Founder of Onwards & Upwards, a global leadership development consultancy serving clients in Europe, MENA and the U.S. across a range of industries
• Freelance Trainer & Coach, based in Hong Kong; worked with senior executives in major corporations, primarily Fortune 500, in Asia Pacific
• Senior Consultant at an international leadership consulting firm in Hong Kong
• Senior Manager, Business Development at The Economist Group - Hong Kong; prior role as Manager, Business Development and Research
• Business Development Manager CEE MEA at The Economist Group - Vienna, Austria; prior roles included Client Relations Executive and Research Associate

Sector Expertise

• Professional Services
• Consulting
• Industrial
• Financial Services
• Consumer Products

Education & Certifications

• Master’s degree in international studies from Webster University, Austria
• Bachelor’s degree in International Studies & Management from Webster University
• Certified International Executive Coach, Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL)
• ThePowerMBA Certification expected completion 2022)
• Stanford University Continuing Studies Program (CSP)
• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Certification
• Franklin Covey Certification: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The Five Choices for Extraordinary Productivity