Suzanne Bates

Partner Emeritus at BTS, a global professional services firm, with over two decades of expertise in advising Fortune 500 CEOs, boards, and senior executives on strategy execution, leadership capabilities, and organizational growth.

Prior experience as entrepreneur, CEO and Chairman of a firm that developed acclaimed leadership models, assessments and programs. Led merger with BTS, scaling the executive advisory practice and expanding a global footprint.

Today, as advisor, mentor, and board member, provide guidance to corporate and not-for-profit organizations on strategy, risk, reputation, leadership, succession, innovating IP and new products, marketing and sales, to build long-term value.

Early career experience in media as news reporter and anchor, public speaker, and author of five books including a McGraw Hill Business Classic.