Speaker Profiles

Aleksandra (Aleks) Rutkowska is a seasoned Organisational Effectiveness Practitioner with two decades of international experience in a variety of HR roles across Fortune 500 companies and diverse industries. She has held country-specific, regional, and global positions, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on high-impact initiatives, including designing and implementing people strategies, building global leadership development portfolios, navigating post-merger integrations, driving business expansion, and leading enterprise-wide transformations. Aleks has partnered with leaders from over 50 countries worldwide, gaining deep insight into what drives team performance across cultures.

Aleks is passionate about mental fitness, team effectiveness, and reimagining how leadership teams collaborate and lead - especially during moments of high stakes and change. Her unique edge lies in bridging the worlds of elite sport and business to cultivate leadership cultures that are not only high-performing, but sustainable.

Outside of work, Aleks stays energised by running, cold-water swimming, and power-walking with her dogs. She’s a proud mum of two teenagers and a strong advocate for sustainability, driven by a desire to be a force for meaningful, lasting change