Susana Ortega Valle

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ABOUT SUSANA ORTEGA VALLE

As VP of Product at Simply Business, I lead with a transformative, future-focused vision to reimagine how small businesses engage with insurance. Through the development of an AI-native, category-defining digital marketplace, we’re creating an intelligent, conversational ecosystem that dismantles complexity and empowers entrepreneurs to search, compare, and secure coverage with unprecedented speed, clarity, and confidence, reshaping the future of small business insurance.I operate with a right-to-left mindset - connecting strategic outcomes to focused execution. I blend critical thinking, systems-level insight, and a growth-oriented product culture that scales. I leverage AI not as a feature, but as a foundational enabler of smarter decisions, superior customer experiences, and operational excellence.I build high-trust, high-performance teams rooted in belief, resilience, and accountability. I excel in navigating transformation and leading through ambiguity, aligning teams around a shared purpose and fostering a culture where innovation and ownership thrive.I am energized by the intersection of technology, market creation, and human behavior. I continuously seek environments that demand learning, challenge conventional thinking, and move fast—with intention. Great leadership involves creating leverage across technology, talent, and time. I inspire followership, translate vision into traction, and maintain relentless focus on customer and business impact.