Speaker Lena Bäcker

With over 35 years of experience at the highest international levels, Lena Bäcker has advised royal families, heads of state, Nobel laureates, and Fortune 500 leaders worldwide.

As former Enforcement Director in the Swedish government and Chair of the EU High-Level Think Tank for seven years (European Association of Public Banks), Lena led Europe’s largest public financial institutions alongside the European Commission, European Parliament, ECB, and European Investment Bank through turbulent periods, including the global financial crisis and the Greek debt crisis. She united leaders across borders, built consensus in times of division, and strengthened Europe’s financial resilience.

Today, she serves as Founders and Chairperson for GGA Group, Chairperson for Life of The Royal Foundation for Peace (RFP) and Chairperson for Life for The Royal Foundation for Peace Global Charity Fund.

GGA Group is a global unique and trusted strategic partner to governments, royal institutions, and leading companies worldwide, providing confidential, high-level advisory in diplomacy, statecraft, and global affairs. RFP is an ultra-exclusive, unique invitation-only global club where royal houses and influential families unite for peace, prosperity, and sustainability. RFP Global Charity Fund focuses on children’s wellbeing and protection, education as a driver for change, and rehabilitation programs for vulnerable groups.

Lena Bäcker Lecture topics

Global Leadership in Times of Uncertainty

- How world leaders and institutions can act effectively amid political, economic, and social turbulence.

- Insights from Lena’s work with the EU, IMF, ECB, and Fortune 500 leaders.

- Focus on building trust, making strategic decisions, and leading with clarity when risks are high.

The Art of Influence: Building Consensus Across Borders

- Strategies to unite diverse cultures, governments, and institutions around common goals.

- Practical examples from her experience advising royal families, heads of state, and global philanthropic networks.

- How to combine discretion, authority, and persuasion at the highest level of leadership.

Peace, Prosperity & Sustainability: Leadership That Transforms

- How exclusive global networks like the RFP create real impact for peace and sustainability.

- How strategic philanthropic initiatives drive social change, education, and child protection.

- Examples of bridging leadership, philanthropy, and long-term global initiatives.

Crisis Governance in the Digital and Geopolitical Era

- Leadership and statecraft in a world shaped by digital disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, and complex global risks.

- How to build resilient institutions and organizations in times of rapid change.

- Lessons from European and global crises that shaped Lena’s strategic leadership philosophy.

Lena has received several international awards and is recognized for her unique ability to combine strategic acumen, moral authority, and calm influence in critical global matters.

Lena Bäcker is a global voice for diplomacy, peace, and strategic leadership. She frequently shares stages with presidents, prime ministers, and Nobel laureates.

Her keynotes are described as transformative, inspiring, iconiq and historic – leaving audiences with a senes of unique insight and global perspective.