Andrea Petrone — Co-Founder
I'm known as The CEO Whisperer, the person CEOs turn to when the stakes are highest. For 20+ years across seven countries, I've advised and coached 250+ CEOs and C-suite leaders through the moments that defined their tenure — at companies including Shell, Unilever, Goldman Sachs, Takeda, and EssilorLuxottica. My first book, "Reinvention at the Top," will be published by Wiley in November 2026. It explores why the most critical transition in business is personal. And why the CEOs who last are the ones willing to reinvent how they lead. I host The World Class Leaders Show (top 5% globally), where I've sat down with thinkers like Amy Edmondson, Gary Hamel, Lynda Gratton, Adam Bryant, Lorenzo Simonelli and other global CEOs to explore what it takes to lead at the highest level. I publish the CEO Playbook newsletter weekly to thousands of senior leaders. My work focuses on CEOs running $20M–$500M ARR companies at high-stakes inflection points: new roles, board pressure, growth plateaus, transformation, and leadership team performance. I help them move from reactive and isolated to clear, credible, and powerful — with a coherent identity, a message people follow, and a team that performs. I work with leaders in three ways: 1. Private CEO Coaching — A structured, confidential partnership designed to sharpen identity, align teams, and accelerate impact. 2. Keynote Speaking — International stages and leadership summits where I challenge leaders to rethink identity, influence, and what it takes to lead under pressure. 3. WCL21 — The private hub for CEOs of $20M–$500M companies. Monthly roundtables, quarterly dinners, private coaching, expert masterclasses, and an always-on peer platform. Currently accepting Founding Members. Connect with me and let me know which conversation you're looking for. Andrea
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leadership consultant specializing in executive coaching for high-stakes business environments.
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience: 24 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- Executive Coaching
- Strategy
Career Highlights
- Advised 250+ CEOs globally.
- Author of 'Reinvention at the Top'.
- Host of a top global leadership podcast.
Work Experience
WCL21
Founder (5 mos)
Wiley
Author (7 mos)
JMW Consultants
Senior Consultant & Delivery Leader (3 yrs 6 mos)
The C-Suite Network
C-Suite Radio Host of The World Class Leaders Show (1 yr 1 mo)
C-Suite Network Executive Leader (1 yr 1 mo)
The World Class Leaders Show
The World Class Leaders Show (4 yrs 8 mos)
Epeus
Advisor - Coaching and Mentoring Services (2 yrs 11 mos)
Executive Vice President (6 yrs)
The CEO Playbook Newsletter
Writer (7 yrs 2 mos)
Andrea Petrone
CEO Advisor, Keynote Speaker, Author, Performance Coach and Consultant (7 yrs 4 mos)
Adhara Ventures
Co-Founder and Director (2 yrs)
NAVIM GROUP
Managing Director - North Sea (11 mos)
Spina Group
Director of Sales and Marketing (2 yrs)
Drillmec
CEO Water Division (1 yr)
Project and Quality Manager (4 yrs)
Saipem
Rig Manager (2 yrs)
Project Engineer (2 yrs)
Education
Executive Master of Management at IE Business School
Certified Executive Coach at Center for Executive Coaching
Master of Sciences at Università degli Studi di Milano