Speaker

Susie Wolff

Managing Director, F1 Academy | Former racing driver | Business leader | Speaker

Susie Wolff is Managing Director of F1 Academy and a pioneer known for her success at the top of motorsport and her impactful career in business. In her talks Wolff uniquely combines the discipline of elite sport, strategic leadership, and the ability to navigate highly competitive fields.

Speaker profile

Who is Susie?

Susie Wolff is a name associated with speed, courage, and visionary leadership. Born in Scotland, Wolff began competing as a child and at the age of 13 was named Britain's best karting driver. This early success laid the foundation for a career defined by perseverance, sharp instinct, and an uncompromising desire to improve. Wolff's ability to stay focused under pressure has made her a role model for many.

After successful years in Formula Renault and the DTM series, Susie Wolff fought her way into the pinnacle of motorsport with Williams Racing. In 2014 Wolff made history at the British Grand Prix and showed that reaching the top requires not only skill but also the mental strength to face prejudice. This experience has shaped Susie Wolff's view of how diversity and performance go hand in hand.

The move from the driver's seat to leadership roles was a natural continuation for Susie Wolff. As team principal and shareholder of Venturi Racing, Wolff demonstrated her ability to build winning organizations in Formula E. Under her leadership the team rose from the back of the grid to championship runners-up, reinforcing Wolff's position as one of the most respected strategic leaders in sport. Wolff's leadership style is based on openness, purpose, and empowering the team.

In her current role as Managing Director of F1 Academy, Susie Wolff is building sustainable structures that allow young female talent to rise to the world level. Wolff does not settle for talking about change; she implements it concretely by creating genuine pathways and breaking down traditional barriers. Under Wolff's leadership, F1 Academy is more than a racing series—it is a movement that changes perceptions of skill and potential.

Susie Wolff is also a bestselling author and sought-after speaker on international stages. Her book Driven offers an honest look at the challenges and victories in a male-dominated field. As a speaker Susie Wolff is inspiring and direct, offering audiences tools to maximize their own potential and lead fearlessly. Wolff reminds us all that in the end talent and will determine the path to the top.