About Susana Salgado
More than 15 years of experience helping companies scale with clarity and structure.
I’ve led strategy and operations at the highest level. I know what fast-growing companies need to go further - and what holds them back. Now I bring that expertise to founders and leadership teams ready to grow with intention.
What I do
I work with companies who are growing fast, but want to grow well. As a former COO and senior leader, I bring hands-on experience in strategy, operations and leadership development. I help businesses evolve from scrappy to structured, without losing their pace or culture.
This is not theory. It’s applied expertise.
I don’t deliver slides. I deliver clarity, systems and execution , shaped by real operational know-how.
Why people work with me
I’ve been the one scaling the company from the inside, not just advising from the outside.
I see quickly where the real bottlenecks are, and how to resolve them.
I bridge strategy and execution with systems that people actually follow.
I help teams grow up, without burning out.
I speak business, product, people and finance, fluently.
Founders trust me with their business. Leaders trust me with their development.
Because I’ve done the work. And I know how to help others do it better.
My background
Over the past 15+ years, I’ve held roles as Chief Operating Officer, Director of Strategy, Founder and Company Leader, across innovation, M&A, digital transformation and team building. I’ve helped companies scale internationally, navigate complex transitions, and build systems that support sustainable growth.
Today, I work with businesses from the outside with the same level of commitment I brought on the inside.
Areas I work in
I support companies through:
If you’re growing, and need to grow with more clarity, structure or leadership maturity, I can help.