Eleanor Allen is a dynamic global executive who transforms how leaders navigate complex challenges and drive organizational success. With over a decade of C-suite experience spanning Fortune 500 companies and international nonprofits, Eleanor has helped organizations double their revenue, expand into new markets and improve employee engagement.

Throughout her professional journey, Eleanor has transversed over 50 countries, speaking, teaching, and helping those she meets. Full immersion into many different cultures has left her with not only a tapestry of experiences and knowledge, but the unique ability to communicate with others as a polyglot as she speaks four languages. As CEO of the business-with-purpose focused non-profit, B Lab Global, Eleanor put her knowledge into action assessing and certifying outstanding companies as B Corps. The B Corp certification is based on rigorous business practices and social and environmental standards. Over her distinguished career she has been entrusted to oversee water projects from $400 million to $2 billion. In 2020, Eleanor’s significant contributions to the engineering profession were honored with the rare induction into the National Academy of Engineers (NAE).

Having held various board positions, Eleanor has influenced and guided strategic decisions within Freese & Nichols, B Lab, Parametrix, the University of Colorado, and Water For People. She brings a unique blend of leadership acumen, deep understanding of corporate culture, and engineering expertise to the stage. As a sought-after voice on leadership, organizational wellbeing, and operational excellence, Eleanor has captivated audiences at prestigious events worldwide including TEDx, the World Economic Forum in Davos, Hearth/Wellbeing Summits, Conscious Entrepreneur Summit, World Water Week, and the US Global Leadership Coalition. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to provide leaders with actionable blueprints for prosperity and guide them through complex challenges.

Eleanor's talks are known for their authenticity and audience connectivity, making her an ideal choice whether opening a conference, delivering a keynote, or closing out an event. Audiences leave inspired and equipped with practical strategies to expand their leadership abilities and drive positive change in themselves and their organizations. With a global perspective honed through extensive experience both living and working in numerous countries, Eleanor quickly connects with diverse audiences. Her superpower lies in distilling complex organizational challenges into clear, actionable steps - empowering leaders to navigate transitions, resolve team dysfunctions, and overcome crises with confidence.

As a distinguished alumna of the University of California at Berkeley and Tufts University, Eleanor has used her prestigious educational background to strengthen the world around her. When not advising executives, Eleanor can be found mentoring young engineers, entrepreneurs, and social changemakers or training for her next ultra-cycling race. She has a passion for supporting women in careers where they are underrepresented.

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