Nordic Business Forum 2025 Speaker
Sukhinder Singh Cassidy
Sukhinder is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience building and scaling global companies like Google, Amazon, Yodlee, and Joyus. She currently leads Xero, a fast-growing cloud accounting platform serving over 3 million small businesses worldwide.
Previously, Sukhinder led StubHub, the premier consumer ticketing marketplace for live entertainment, through its $4 billion sale. She’s also the founder of theBoardList, a platform connecting CEOs with diverse board talent. Sukhinder has served multiple boards including TripAdvisor, Urban Outfitters, and J.Crew, and currently serves as lead independent director at Upstart.
3 Reasons to Learn from Sukhinder
Master Growth and Profitability at Scale
As CEO of Xero, Sukhinder led the company through a transformation that doubled its market value and surpassed global cloud performance indices. Her leadership proves how strategic clarity and operational excellence can fuel high-growth, profitable businesses—even in challenging markets.
Lead with Entrepreneurial Insight from the Inside Out
Having built and scaled businesses at Google, StubHub, and her own startup Joyus, Sukhinder brings a rare blend of entrepreneurial grit and executive discipline. She offers powerful insights on navigating uncertainty, making bold bets, and turning risk into a strategic advantage.
Champion Diversity and Purpose in Leadership
A passionate advocate for inclusive leadership, Sukhinder is the founder of theBoardList and author of Choose Possibility. Her approach helps leaders go beyond traditional success metrics—focusing on purpose, diversity, and impact to drive long-term value.
Sukhinder's keynote at Nordic Business Forum 2025
Scaling Culture without Losing Soul: CEOs’ Dilemmas from the Frontlines of Growth and Change
- How to protect and evolve your company culture during rapid growth
- What critical decisions CEOs face when scale meets uncertainty
- How to lead with both ambition and integrity as your business transforms
Sukhinder Singh Cassidy’s keynote will take place on 24 September 2025 in Helsinki, Finland.
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24-25 September 2025 | Messukeskus, Helsinki