Former Chair, European Association of Public Banks – Chief Economist Network, high-level think-tank, Former the Enforcement Director, The Enforcement Authority, the government of Sweden.... Read more
Lena Bäcker is a global leader and distinguished international speaker and advisor with over 30 years of leadership experience at the highest levels of government, public administration, and international diplomacy. She is widely respected for her strategic insight, global networks, and track record of navigating complex political and economic landscapes.
As former Enforcement Director for the Government of Sweden, Lena led one of the country’s key law enforcement and economic intelligence agencies under the Ministry of Finance, overseeing 4,000 employees. During her tenure, she implemented groundbreaking reforms in governance, economic recovery, and digital transformation—earning Sweden’s top ranking for public trust among national authorities. She managed high-profile cases such as the Saab Automobile bankruptcy and spearheaded national cooperation models that combined state, business, and civil society to promote resilience and inclusion.
Internationally, Lena chaired the EU-wide Chief Economists’ Network and was in the strategic steering of the Swedish Task Force for Greece, under the direction of the IMF, European Central Bank, and European Commission during the Eurozone crisis. She also served as a key government advisor to EU institutions, including the European Parliament, EIB, and European Commission, in areas such as public investment, crisis response, capacity building, creation of growth, welfare and sustainable finance.
Lena has held leadership roles across both the public and private sectors, including serving on more than 30 boards. She is currently Chairwoman of Good Government Affairs Group a high-level advisory firm based in Sweden, advising global leaders, governments, and royal houses in over 100 countries. She also chairs The Royal Foundation for Peace, a unique diplomatic initiative uniting royal families and elite leaders across faiths and cultures in pursuit of global peace, prosperity and sustainability.
Her previous leadership in Kommuninvest of Sweden, the national debt office for regions and municipalities, earned sovereign-level AAA credit rating for a regional financial authority. Under her time, Kommuninvest became a global pioneer in green bonds and social impact investment.
Lena’s work spans continents, from high-level EU leadership to extensive cooperation with the UN, IMF, OECD, and national governments. Her focus on governance innovation, ethical leadership, and global stability makes her a trusted voice on today’s most pressing geopolitical issues.
Fluent in several languages and with deep high-level connections globally, Lena Bäcker brings unmatched authority and perspective to audiences seeking to understand global government affairs, diplomacy, peacebuilding, and sustainable leadership. Lena has been international awarded several times.
With alliances shifting and emerging economies rising, Lena decodes the global strategic landscape and its impact on business, governance, and diplomacy. What power moves will define the next decade? Who wins the soft power race and how does it affect you? Lena brings clarity, foresight, and solutions.
Lena was the Swedish Enforcement Authorities lead Director in managing the largest bankruptcy in Sweden’s history and representative during the EU debt crisis.
She delivers hands-on lessons in resilience, public sector agility, and trust-based leadership when systems are strained.
As former Chair of the Chief Economist Network for European Public Banks, Lena led high-level dialogue on how the world can work in crises and ignite new, sustainable growth. She offers rare insight into financial architecture, public-private cooperation, and macroeconomic transformation in volatile geopolitical environments.
A seasoned global leader working across India, the U.S., the Gulf, and Europe, Lena shares how leaders can build diplomatic capital, manage stakeholder ecosystems, and drive influence beyond borders. Perfect for corporates, financial institutions, and governments navigating global arenas.