Suzy Welch is a bestselling author, business journalist, television commentator, and Professor of Management Practice at NYU Stern School of Business, where she teaches the popular courses “Becoming You: Crafting the Authentic Life You Want and Need” and “Developing Managerial Skills.” With a dynamic career spanning more than 40 years, she has built deep expertise in leadership, crisis and change management, corporate governance, social media, and career development. Welch is the author of the New York Times bestseller 10-10-10, a values-based guide to decision-making, and co-author with her late husband Jack Welch of two international bestsellers, The Real Life MBA and Winning. In addition to her writing and teaching, she serves on the boards of several private companies and nonprofit organizations.
Suzy Welch Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
Academic History
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
CEO, Becoming You
Senior Advisor, Brunswick Group
Contributor, Today with Hoda & Jenna
Board Member, ANGI
Board Member, Scenic Hudson
Board Member, Humane Society of the United States
Advisory Board Member, The Good Food Institute
Supporter, The Central Park Conservancy
EARLY CAREER
Suzy Welch began her career as a crime reporter for The Miami Herald before moving into consulting at Bain & Company, where she worked with heavy manufacturing clients in the Midwest.
She later joined Harvard Business Review, where she conceptualized and edited influential articles on strategy, economics, operations, and organizational behavior.
At HBR, she also authored pieces on leadership, crisis management, boards, HR, and career dynamics.
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
Welch is a sought-after speaker and moderator at corporate and industry events.
She has written widely on leadership, careers, and organizational issues for BusinessWeek, the New York Times Syndicate, Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, and O, The Oprah Magazine.
Her candid insights have also been featured on CNBC programs such as Power Lunch, Get to Work with Suzy Welch, and Fix My Career.
In addition, she has contributed extensively to LinkedIn as a columnist and editor, leading major editorial projects.