Gunilla Girardo
Senior Advisor - Scandinavia @National Strategies Nsi
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Advisor - Scandinavia @National Strategies Nsi
Washington, DC, US
Scandinavian companies have a lot to offer the United States in Information Technology, MedTech, Healthcare, Transportation, Infrastructure, Public Safety, Defense, Education, Sustainable Energy Solutions, Waste Management, and other Clean Tech solutions. National Strategies (NSI), headquartered in Washington DC, is a state and local government consulting firm that helps companies identify, create, pursue and capture public sector sales opportunities. NSI has generated over $20 billion in new revenue for clients since the firms’ inception in 1995. 30% of NSI’s clients are foreign companies; 30% are large American corporations; and 40% are a mix of mid-sized companies, private equity and venture capital firms, and foreign governments.
EDUCATION
Gothenburg University
Bachelors, English, Communications, Pedagogics
SKILLS
ABOUT GUNILLA GIRARDO
I connect Europe’s leading companies with America’s top talent—and I absolutely love what I do! With a strong track record across various industries, including energy, manufacturing, software, machinery, medical technology, infrastructure, and consumer goods, I specialize in finding the right executives and professionals to help organizations grow and succeed. I grew up on a farm in a small town in Sweden, but I’ve spent most of my life and career in the United States, where I have become an executive consultant with a global mindset and a passion for building meaningful business relationships. My entrepreneurial mindset, scale-up experience, expansive Nordic-American network, and in-depth understanding of the vast and fragmented U.S. market are tools I utilize daily to deliver results for my clients.As President of the Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce (SACC-USA), I led the organization to become the second-largest European chamber of commerce in the U.S. I launched two new regional offices, created a J1 Trainee Program, and built a highly successful business matchmaking program—positioning SACC-USA as a key player in transatlantic trade and commerce.Later, as President & CEO of Mentor Foundation USA, founded by H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden, I transformed the organization from a local initiative into a national leader in youth drug prevention. I redesigned the program platform to be portable, scalable, cost-effective, and accessible—reaching thousands more young people across the country.I’m proud to be a recipient of the SmartCEO Brava Award (2016) and honored to be recognized as a Profile in Success (2016) by Bernhard Wealth Management. I’m also a passionate international speaker on: Cross-Cultural Differences, Mentoring, Personal & Professional Development, Women’s Leadership, and Networking To schedule a complimentary consultation, email g••••••••@yer.com or call 57••••••26.
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