Zannah Ryabchuk is a leading business culture expert and the CEO of Breakthrough Global, an organisation dedicated to aiding business growth through mindset and behavioural changes. She has worked with a number of C-level leaders at high-profile organisations such as Unilever, Ferrero, Jacobs Douwe Egberts, and Coty to enhance their business positions and uncover their hidden potential.
After achieving a BA in History from the University of Manchester, Zannah spent time as an Assistant to the Managing Director at The American European Business Association. Upon completing a short stint in another assistant role at Tom Ford, Zannah gained her MSc in Politics and International Studies from SOAS University of London, going on to conduct postgraduate studies at Chatham House, where she shadowed Research Fellows working on a report on food insecurity and famine in Africa. During this time, Zannah served as an Online Assistant for Estee Lauder before beginning her career as a Client Manager at Breakthrough Global, progressing to CEO at just 33.
In recognition of her outstanding work, she won Management Today’s 2023 ‘35 Women in Leadership Under 35’ Award. Zannah has spoken at various global events, most recently chairing Breakthrough Global’s Breakthrough Speakers Series on AI and the Future of Work, demonstrating her authority at the intersection of business progression and technological influences.
A dynamic and engaging speaker, Zannah inspires and captivates audiences with her thought-provoking insights, personal anecdotes, and clear-cut ideas. As the host of the ‘3 Lessons from Breakthrough Leaders’ podcast, Zannah interviews top-tier leaders, discussing business, strategy, and analysis. She is dedicated to championing the importance of balance, at work and in personal lives, a stance she brings to her keynotes. Zannah’s talks equip audiences with actionable tools and strategies needed to perform at the highest level and offer practical advice in navigating the ever-changing economic world. Zannah is set to speak at OpEx 2025, discussing the impact of AI and Digital Transformation on workplace cultures.
Zannah Ryabchuk's Official Speaker Topics are listed below:
- Leadership, Growth, and Urgency in the VUCA World
- Become Masters of Uncertainty in a Radically Changing World
- Mindsets to Achieve Growth
- Culture Is Your Greatest Competitive Advantage
- Unleash Your Energy to Catalyse Growth
- Engagement Scores are a Red Herring - You Want Fulfilled People
- Alignment is a Superpower
- Complacent or Overloaded? How to identify and build a High-Performance Organisational Culture
- Change Management
- Future of Work
- Futurism and Trends
- Growth and Scale
- Innovation
- Mental Resilience
- Motivation & Inspiration
- Peak Performance
- Risk Management
- Strategy
- Teamwork and Team Building
- Workplace Culture
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
'Attendees have described Zannah as a Duracell bunny of positive energy, an
inspirational woman, and A star. A very insightful and engaging one. You were
Brilliant! Loved your session, Zannah! Culture is indeed our biggest competitive
advantage #FullOn' - Pricilla, Head of Diversity & Inclusion, Unilever
'Zannah’s energy was fantastic. She really put our leadership on a path forward,
driving self-awareness and a different mindset.' - Tessa, Global Head of Talent & Leadership Development, Fugro
'As Lipton Teas & Infusions UK & Ireland look to create a successful & ambitious
future, our Trafford Park event in Feb 24, inspired by the brilliant team at
Breakthrough was powerful, insightful, and energising. I cannot think of a better way
to get the whole business into that magical, intentional space! We are all buzzing.
Thank you so much, Zannah, it was much appreciated by the team!' - Liam, General Manager, UK & Ireland, Lipton
- 2023 – CEO, Breakthrough Global
- 2018 – Managing Director, Breakthrough Global
- 2016 – Client Manager, Breakthrough Global
- 2013 – Online Assistant, Estee Lauder
- 2012 – Communications Manager, Breakthrough Global
- 2012 – Postgraduate Studies, Chatham House
- 2011 – Assistant to PR Manager & Assistant Manager, Tom Ford Beauty
- 2005 – Assistant to Managing Director, The American European Business Association
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