Lena Requist

Lena Requist is an accomplished executive with a proven track record of transforming startups into multi-million dollar enterprises.

As the President of ONTRAPORT, Lena has spearheaded the company's phenomenal growth, leading to a 5000% increase, inclusion on the Inc. 500 list, and recognition by Forbes as one of America's Most Promising Companies.

With a focus on team development, Lena strongly believes in nurturing organizations from within. At ONTRAPORT, she has cultivated a culture where teams autonomously manage and enhance their tasks, allowing time for self-directed projects that drive company growth.

Lena is deeply committed to advancing women in business. She established the Women in Business Group at ONTRAPORT, fostering a community of over 300 female entrepreneurs and business professionals. Her efforts in this area have been acknowledged with prestigious accolades like the American Business Award for 'Female Executive of the Year' and a nomination as one of the '20 Women to Watch' in 2013.

Lena Requist's proficiencies span various domains such as Operations, Human Resources, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Team Leadership, International Marketing, Brand Marketing, Public Relations, Product Launch and Development, and Change Management.

Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Finance from California State University-Monterey Bay and participation in the MBA Program at Golden Gate University.

Throughout her career, Lena has held pivotal roles including President and Chief Operating Officer at ONTRAPORT, General Manager at sfa design, VP Operations at TESS, Partner at Jessery, and Certified Financial Planner at Smith Barney.