Leading business advisor, consultant, author and keynote speaker, Lars Sudmann is an executive trainer who specialises in coaching global corporations and individuals on leadership, strategy, innovation and communication. A highly regarded speaker, Lars provides insight into high-performance leadership, mastering virtual, global and complex environments, improving communication skills and engaging an innovative mindset. Being the founder of Sudmann & Company, Lars has had the opportunity to advise a range of national and international businesses to great success, including Microsoft, Shell, Roche, Merck, Deutsche Post DHL and many more.
Lars began his career in Management Consulting at McKinsey and Co. before joining Procter and Gamble in 2000. He rose through the business to become CFO in 2008, followed by serving as the Head of Supply Chain Risk Management in 2011. As a result of his vast high-profile business experience, Lars has become one of the top European speakers on leadership and thus is often asked to feature in various media publications and broadcasts, such as FastCompany and the BBC. A regular TEDx speaker, Lars shares his insight on great leadership, innovation, strategy and digital transformation.
As an expert on high-performance leadership, Lars’ presentations are ideal for corporate events, conferences and training sessions. Not only this, but Lars has lectured at a number of universities on business leadership, organisational change and innovation in communication. Some of these universities include the University of Braunschweig, the University of Lüneburg, and the RWTH Aachen University. A true professional, Lars works with audiences to identify the ideal topic of discussion for every unique event.
Using a range of highly engaging and interactive techniques, Lars analyses and discusses what makes businesses and individuals successful by drawing on his own business experience and knowledge. Most recently, Lars authored 'Innovation That Sticks', helping organisations innovate successfully in complex environments. His co-authored book 'The Smart Presenter' shares crucial details and various answers to questions that Lars has been asked throughout his journey on how to become a better presenter and public speaker. Lars' inspirational career has not gone unnoticed, with him being recognised six times Belgian and two times European Champion of Public Speaking.
Champions Speakers are honoured to be an official booking agent for Lars Sudmann, and in May 2024, we had the opportunity to sit down virtually with Lars to discuss the art of leadership and his top tips for the future leaders of our generation. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Lars Sudmann on the Champions Speakers YouTube Channel.
Books
Innovation that sticks
The Smart Presenter
Lars Sudmann's official speaker topics are listed below:
- High-performance leadership
- Leading in the new world mastering virtual, global and complex environments
- Change leadership: key to success in a changing world
- The inspirational leader speak like a leader - mastering communication skills
- Innovation mindset
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"Lars Sudmann gave a great keynote on global leadership and business storytelling at our 2015 Global Procurement Conference. He was able to give practical strategies that can be directly applied. Additionally, he kept the international audience fully engaged. On top, Lars Sudmann provided valuable ideas also on overall change management communication, which was highly productive and full of targeted advice. I very much look forward to working with Lars Sudmann again." - Dr. Mike Niessen, Executive Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer, Deutsche Post DHL
"Lars Sudmann recently delivered an inspiring session to us on leadership. He spoke on the importance of self-leadership in today’s changing business environment, where working remotely has become the norm. What I appreciated most was the fact that I learned strategies and practical tips that I could directly apply and I am still using today." - Rhonda Oucha, Vice President, MasterCard Europe
"Lars Sudmann conducted an outstanding senior management program on “Communication with Impact”. It was a great combination of short and powerful best practice sessions as well as in-depth feedback and highly targeted coaching advice in the individual sessions. I was able to immediately apply with success the ideas and tools learned. I truly enjoyed it – highly recommended." - Nicola De Michelis, Director, European Commission
"Lars Sudmann gave a keynote speech on "Leading in the New World" to the managers and partners of Delaware consulting. The presentation and discussion was very well received and highly valuable to us as Lars shared practical tools in an inspirational and engaging way." - Steven Fleurent, Chief Information Officer, Delaware Consulting
- 2021 - Founder of Sudmann & Company
- 2019 - Published 'Innovation that Sticks'
- 2016 - Began at The Conference Board as a Senior Fellow & Council Director for Strategy & Transformation & CFO councils
- 2014 - European & Belgian Champion of Public Speaking
- 2014 - Co-authored 'The Smart Presenter'
- 2012 - Finalist in the European Young Innovator of the Year
- 2011 - University lecturer at RWTH Aachen University
- 2011 - Became Head of Supply Chain Risk Management & Process Consulting at Procter & Gamble
- 2008 - Awarded Belgian Champion of Public Speaking for the fourth and fifth time
- 2008 - European Champion of Public Speaking
- 2008 - Served as CFO at Procter & Gamble
- 2007 - Won the Belgian Champion of Public Speaking for the second and third time
- 2006 - Head of Logistics Finance at Procter & Gamble
- 2006 - Awarded Belgian Champion of Public Speaking
- 2004 - Global Strategic Planning Manager at Procter & Gamble
- 2000 - Joined Procter & Gamble as a Financial Analyst
- 1999 - Worked at McKinsey & Co. in Management Consulting
How to hire Lars Sudmann
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Lars Sudmann for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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