Lucia Conconi

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What does it take to perform consistently when the pressure is relentless, the competition is fierce and the smallest details can determine success or failure? Few environments demonstrate this better than Formula 1. For more than two decades, Lucia Conconi has worked at the heart of this demanding industry, combining advanced engineering, data-driven decision-making and collaborative leadership to deliver competitive performance.

As a keynote speaker, Lucia Conconi brings audiences inside the world of Formula 1, revealing how its approach to performance, innovation and teamwork can help organisations navigate complexity and achieve meaningful results.

Drawing on her experience with some of motorsport's most recognised teams, she offers a practical perspective on what separates organisations that consistently perform from those that struggle to adapt. Her presentations connect real engineering challenges with the leadership decisions, cultural changes and technological developments that shape success in business.

Over 20 Years at the Forefront of Formula 1

Lucia Conconi has built her career in one of the world's most technologically advanced and competitive sporting environments. Her experience includes senior engineering and leadership positions with Sauber Motorsport, Mercedes, Renault/Lotus, Brawn GP, Honda and Audi Sport.

Throughout these roles, Lucia has specialised in vehicle performance, simulation, data analytics and engineering innovation. Her work has required the ability to understand complex systems, interpret vast amounts of information and translate technical insights into decisions that improve performance.

As former Head of Vehicle Performance at Sauber Motorsport, she led a multidisciplinary department responsible for tyre and brake performance, vehicle dynamics, modelling, driver-in-the-loop simulation, data analytics and software development.

By connecting specialists across different technical disciplines, Lucia helped break down organisational silos and accelerate collaboration. Her leadership contributed to Sauber achieving its strongest Constructors' Championship finish in more than a decade.

These experiences have shaped her understanding of how organisations can create competitive advantage through the right combination of technical expertise, effective processes and strong leadership.

Building High-Performing Teams

In Formula 1, success depends on hundreds of specialists working towards a shared objective. Engineers, analysts, software developers and drivers must collaborate effectively, often under extreme time pressure and with little room for error.

Lucia Conconi understands that even the most advanced technology cannot compensate for disconnected teams or ineffective decision-making. Sustainable performance requires an environment where people can share knowledge, challenge assumptions and continuously improve.

Through real-world examples from her Formula 1 career, Lucia explores how leaders can build teams that remain focused, adaptable and resilient when circumstances change.

Her insights address some of the most important challenges facing modern organisations:

• Breaking down silos and improving collaboration across departments.

• Creating cultures of accountability, trust and continuous improvement.

• Making effective decisions in complex, high-pressure environments.

• Aligning people, processes and technology around shared objectives.

• Developing resilient teams capable of adapting to uncertainty and change.

Lucia demonstrates why high performance is a collective achievement and how leaders can create the conditions that allow talented individuals to deliver their best work together.

Innovation, AI and Data-Driven Decisions

Formula 1 has long been an environment where technological innovation creates competitive advantage. From advanced simulation tools to sophisticated data analytics, teams continuously explore new ways to understand performance, improve decision-making and develop faster solutions.

Lucia Conconi has spent much of her career working directly with these technologies. Her experience in modelling, software development, simulation and vehicle dynamics gives her a practical understanding of how data and engineering innovation can transform performance.

Today, as businesses explore the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, Lucia offers valuable lessons from an industry where the effective use of information is central to success.

She challenges organisations to consider how technology can support better decisions, strengthen collaboration and accelerate improvement. At the same time, she highlights the importance of human judgement, leadership and organisational culture in turning technological potential into meaningful results.

For Lucia, innovation is about more than introducing new tools. It requires a willingness to question established practices, connect different areas of expertise and create systems that support continuous learning.

Systems Thinking and Organisational Transformation

One of the defining characteristics of Formula 1 is the interconnected nature of performance. A change in one area of a racing car can affect multiple other systems, making it essential to understand how individual components contribute to the overall result.

Lucia Conconi applies this systems-thinking approach to organisational leadership and transformation.

She explains how businesses can move beyond isolated improvements and instead consider how teams, processes, technologies and decisions influence one another. This broader perspective helps organisations identify obstacles, improve coordination and respond more effectively to complex challenges.

Drawing on her leadership experience, Lucia shows why successful transformation requires more than ambitious strategies. It depends on bringing people together, establishing clear objectives and creating an environment where change becomes part of everyday working practices.

Her approach is particularly relevant for organisations navigating technological disruption, evolving market conditions or the challenge of maintaining performance while adapting to new demands.

Why Book Lucia Conconi as a Keynote Speaker?

Booking Lucia Conconi gives your audience the opportunity to learn from someone who has spent more than two decades solving complex problems in one of the world's most demanding performance environments.

Her presentations combine behind-the-scenes Formula 1 experiences with practical lessons on leadership, innovation, AI, teamwork and organisational transformation. She makes the connections between technical excellence and human performance clear, demonstrating how businesses can apply principles from elite motorsport to their own challenges.

Whether speaking to senior executives, engineering professionals, technology teams or organisations undergoing change, Lucia encourages audiences to reconsider how they approach performance and competitive advantage.

With a perspective shaped by years of engineering leadership and collaboration across major motorsport teams, Lucia Conconi delivers insights that inspire new thinking and provide a foundation for practical action.

Book Lucia Conconi for your next conference, leadership event or corporate gathering and discover how the principles behind Formula 1 performance can help your organisation build stronger teams, embrace innovation and achieve sustained success.