Aslak de Silva

Aslak de Silva is a Finnish leadership coach, keynote speaker, podcast host, and author of The Black Belt in Leadership. A former CEO of Selfly Store and Nordic Business Forum, he has led high-growth companies to international success, managing multinational teams and building business across Europe, and North America.

With nearly 100 full-contact martial arts fights and a world championship title, Aslak applies the discipline, resilience, and adaptability of a fighter to leadership. He has delivered over 200 keynotes and panel discussions in more than 10 countries, inspiring audiences from global boardrooms to large-scale conferences.

His leadership influence extends beyond the stage, serving on the boards of Differo, Oslo Business Forum, Presidents' Institute, and Nordic Business Report. As a Forbes Business Council member since 2022, he continues to share practical and forward-looking perspectives to help leaders excel in a fast-changing world.