About me
Lindsey Schmidt is a fractional CEO, growth consultant, and transformation leader with over 20 years of experience driving impact for Fortune 500 companies, including American Express, Coca-Cola, Amazon/Audible, Verizon Wireless, Fiat Chrysler Automotive, P&G, Chevron, and The Clorox Company. She has held executive roles, including CEO and President, and has worked across sectors like telecom, financial services, automotive, consumer goods, tech, and energy. Lindsey’s expertise spans global marketing networks like dentsu and WPP, venture capital, and small business, making her a trusted partner in navigating complex challenges and unlocking growth.
Known for solving high-stakes problems—such as leading a $2.5 billion reinvention effort for the world’s largest CPG and advertising holding companies—Lindsey thrives at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and leadership. As the founder of Ls. & Co-Conspirators, she blends strategic advising with cultural futurism to help companies, teams, and individuals navigate the "messy middle"—the complex space where true growth and transformation happen.
A founding member of Chief, an alumna of Future Women X, and a member of the House of Beautiful Business, Lindsey also serves as a cultural advisor, blending futurism with human insight to align strategic growth with values-driven impact. Her upcoming book will explore the journey of transformation, providing insights for organizations and individuals navigating pivotal transitions and seeking purpose and resilience.