Private CEO Transformation Labs that combine strategic advice and leadership design to turn defining moments into measurable impact.
New book from Wiley, out 22 October 2026
The Playbook for CEOs to Lead Under Pressure
Most CEOs reach the top by mastering performance. Far fewer stop to define who they are as leaders. In my new book I share the Throughline, the method I use with CEOs to close that gap and lead with presence and conviction when the pressure is on.
Endorsed by Amy Edmondson and Gary Hamel
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Discover The Same System That Helped 250+ Leaders Successfully Navigate Their First 90 Days (Without Awkward Missteps or Costly Mistakes)
Andrea Petrone is a global CEO advisor, keynote speaker, author of Reinvention at the Top (Wiley) and host of The World Class Leaders Show. Over a 20-year career in management consulting and the energy sector, working across seven countries, he has led international teams, driven large-scale transformations and built a reputation for guiding CEOs through defining leadership moments.
Today, Andrea runs private CEO Transformation Labs and delivers keynotes that help leaders achieve sustained high performance and lasting impact. He is also one of the most followed leadership voices on LinkedIn, where his insights on mindset and transformation reach a worldwide audience.
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When every move counts, clarity is everything.
New or seasoned, every CEO faces moments where the mandate is bold but the path is unclear. Boards expect quick wins, teams need direction, and early decisions shape a legacy.
Through my Transformation Labs, I help you turn these high-stakes moments into a clear plan and measurable progress, guiding you from the first critical moves to lasting performance and impact.
CEO, Smartstream Technologies
“As a CEO of a leading technology company, you always seek to be ahead of the game. A couple of years back, our mid management team needed assistance to elevate their approach to strategic and innovative aspect of product development, hence we hired Andrea. Andrea helped massively our team to think more strategically, learn how to build strategic planning and develop new important strategic priorities for the entire organization. His fresh perspective on product development, proven framework, along with his experience and facilitation skills, manifested into a greater outcome.”
General Manager, Takeda Italia
“When I started my journey as General Manager in a large company, I had the privilege of having Andrea Petrone as my personal coach. Before working with him, my main challenge was finding a balance between my leadership responsibilities and the day-to-day management of the team. I felt the need to grow quickly in order to improve my leadership and guide my team to success, especially after a difficult year. Having become the boss of my former peers, the situation was even more complex. During our collaboration, Andrea helped me shape the right mindset, which allowed me to develop a clearer and more strategic vision, improve my decision-making, and inspire my team. As a result, we faced important changes, achieved the expected results, and increased cohesion and collaboration among colleagues. Andrea has a natural talent for understanding individual challenges and providing tailor-made solutions that have an immediate positive impact. What impressed me the most about his approach was his ability to listen attentively, to engage with tact and sensitivity in team dynamics, and to offer practical, applicable advice. To anyone considering working with him, I can say that Andrea is an excellent coach: his experience combined with his empathetic and practical approach make him a valuable asset for any leader or CEO.”
Chairman & Director, Bioenerys (Snam)
“We brought Andrea in because we needed to work on our company culture as a team. It turned out to be the right choice: he challenged us as managers to rethink our mindset, combining concrete examples with open discussions aimed at helping us understand one another’s perspectives and the company’s needs. Many of the principles and tools discussed during his sessions were often recalled and applied in our daily meetings, making the impact of the change surprisingly long-lasting in my experience.”
Andrea delivers sharp, story-driven keynotes on CEO leadership, transformation, and high performance for executive off-sites and conferences.
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My podcast ranks in the top 5% globally, with 257 episodes so far. Each conversation gets inside the habits and decisions of world-class leaders, with practical insights you can put to work straight away.
