Emilie Sydney-Smith

Founder & CEO - ES5, E5S

Business, Strategy & Entrepreneurship | Business Transformation, Geopolitics, Organizational Culture

Emilie Sydney-Smith

Biography

Emilie Sydney-Smith is a global business leader, CEO of E5S, and internationally acclaimed keynote speaker. Formerly Chief Transformation Officer at Aboitiz Group, she led large-scale cultural and business transformation initiatives with nation-building impact. As CEO of ExO Works, Emilie delivered transformation programs for companies such as Visa, HP, and Procter & Gamble, achieving an average 70X ROI. Earlier in her career, she managed private equity investments across energy startups and helped scale Sydney Gas Limited to a $300M valuation. Known for her calm, structured, and deeply practical approach, Emilie excels at distilling complex topics into memorable, actionable insights. Based in Singapore and having lived globally, she brings a uniquely international perspective to leadership and transformation.
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