Former F1 Test Driver & Founder of Dare To Be Different
Susie Wolff: Biography at a Glance
- Susie Wolff is a former professional racing driver, motorsport executive, and entrepreneur who has dedicated more than two decades to advancing gender diversity and representation on an international scale.
- In a historic moment at the 2014 British Grand Prix, Susie became the first woman in 22 years to participate in a Formula One race weekend.
- Following her retirement from racing, Susie remained at the forefront of driving change in the motorsport world and founded Dare To Be Different, an initiative aimed at inspiring the next generation and increasing female involvement across all levels of motorsport.
- Susie took her first steps into management and ownership as Team Principal and shareholder of Venturi Racing in Formula E where she built the series’ most gender-diverse team.
- Susie's commitment to fostering female talent and opportunities continues as she currently serves as the Managing Director of the all-female driver category, F1 Academy. In this role, she strives to create pathways and enhance accessibility for the next generation of female racers.
- Susie is an inspiring and sought-after speaker on women's empowerment and leadership.
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Biography
Former professional racing driver, motorsport executive, and entrepreneur Susie Wolff has spent more than 20 years at the forefront of gender diversity and representation internationally. At the 2014 British Grand Prix, she made history by becoming the first woman to take part in a Formula One race weekend in 22 years by driving for 16-time World Champions Williams Racing. After retiring from competition, Susie continued to be the driving force of change in the sport by founding Dare To Be Different – a mission to inspire the next generation and increase female participation in all levels of motorsport.
Susie took her first steps into management and ownership as Team Principal and shareholder of Venturi Racing in Formula E. After building the series’ most gender-diverse team, she became the marque’s Chief Executive Officer and secured two vice World Championship titles before leaving in 2022. Now, as the Managing Director of the all-female driver category, F1 Academy, Susie continues to inspire the next generation of female talent by creating opportunities and improving accessibility.
For her services and contribution to women in sport, Susie was awarded an MBE, received an Honorary Fellowship from the University of Edinburgh and continues to be an inspirational role model for women across the world.
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Women’s Empowerment & Diversity: Daring to Be Different
Susie Wolff is a former professional racing driver turned motorsport executive who made history in a profession dominated by men. In this conversation, she shares her story of growing up dreaming of becoming a racing driver, achieving her dream of driving in Formula 1, and now working to expand access to the sport for the next generation.
Leadership: Creating Pathways to Success
As the highest-achieving woman in motorsport, Susie Wolff has continued to transform the sport by creating pathways to success for the next generation of women. Susie founded Dare To Be Different with a mission to use her position as a leader to continue making waves. In this compelling talk, Susie shares strategic tools that apply to leaders in any organization.
Leaning into Innovation – Data, ESG, and DEI for Business
Motorsport executive Susie Wolff reveals how Formula 1 is making strides in using data as a competitive edge, pushing the boundaries for sustainability, and leading her sport in diversity and equity. As the highest-achieving woman in motorsport and a ground-breaking managing director, her experience as both a driver and an executive gives her a unique perspective on how innovation can drive success from the ground up.
