Malene Rydahl

Malene Rydahl is a Senior Advisor at the Boston Consulting Group and Lecturer at Sciences Po. A certified Executive Coach, Malene works closely with CEOs and managers who wish to improve engagement, well-being, and overall performance of their employees. A highly sought-after keynote speaker, Malene is now available to speak at a wide range of events on well-being in business, happiness in society, change management, employee loyalty, and other related subjects.

Malene started her illustrious career as a Marketing Communications Manager at Bang & Olufsen, soon progressing to the role of Director of Marketing Communications at Bang & Olufsen. She has also been an Account Director for Les Ouvriers du Paradis at WPP, Director of Communications for Relais & Chateaux, after which Malene served as the Director of Corporate Communications at Hyatt Hotels Corporation.

Author of “Happy As a Dane: 10 Secrets of the Happiest People in the World”, Malene explores how the values of trust, education and a health work-life balance are key to fostering a happy population. Malene's pioneering work in the area of happiness draws its roots from the Danish model of leadership and work-life balance. She has been a part of the official delegation for French President Emmanuel Macron, an advisory member of the Positive Economy Forum and is currently a Partner at 42 ° Raw.

An Honorary Ambassador for Goodwill Copenhagen, External Lecturer at HEC Paris Executive Education and Founder of Ikigai Life, Malene was named one of the L’Express Women of the Year in 2012. She is also a recipient of the Chevalier de L’Ordre des Arts des Lettres medal – a prestigious French honour. Author of books like “Je te responds… moi non plus” and “Le Bonheur Sans Illusions”, Malene is now offering her expertise as a speaker as well. With more than 2500 business leaders benefitting from her training, Malene Rydahl is the perfect choice to deliver a keynote speech for your next event. Hire her today!