Steve Suarez®

Chief Executive Officer | Entrepreneur | Board Member | Senior Advisor McKinsey | Harvard & MIT Alumnus | Ex-HSBC | Ex-Bain

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

I am a senior advisor with over 30 years of experience in consulting, telecommunications, and financial services. I help large multinational enterprises identify and execute new innovative business models and opportunities, leveraging my expertise in innovation and transformation, human-centric design, risk management, and data analysis. As the former Global Head of Innovation, Global Functions team at HSBC, I built the necessary capabilities, processes, tooling, and culture to deliver exceptional results and achieve higher returns on innovation investment. I also serve as a board member and advisor for several startups and organizations in the fields of quantum computing, data privacy, and artificial intelligence, where I share my insights and guidance on strategy, innovation, and growth. I am a Harvard and MIT alumni and a guest speaker at the University of Oxford. I am passionate about creating a positive impact and value for my clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer at HorizonX
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Strategic Innovation Consultancy - Fueling Growth Through Strategic Innovation Welcome to HorizonX Innovation, your partner in revolutionizing possibilities. As a consulting company, we specialize in guiding organizations towards inventive horizons. Our mission is to ignite innovative thinking, navigate complex challenges, and drive meaningful transformation. With HorizonX, the future of innovation is within your reach.

  • Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    A Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company is a seasoned industry leader who provides strategic guidance to clients and consulting teams. They leverage deep expertise and executive experience to advise on critical decisions, shape high-impact strategies, support project work, connect clients with key networks, and mentor talent—bridging the gap between insight and real-world execution.

  • Guest Lecturer - MIT Quantum Computing: Strategy and Impact at MIT xPRO
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    As a guest lecturer for MIT xPRO’s Quantum Computing: Strategy and Impact course, Steve Suarez delivers practical guidance on integrating quantum computing into enterprise strategy. His sessions outline a six-step framework that helps leaders assess why quantum matters now, secure executive sponsorship, set appropriate strategies, and mobilize their organizations. He emphasizes experimentation, learning, and iteration as critical phases before scaling quantum initiatives, all while underscoring the importance of building quantum literacy across the enterprise. Steve’s approach ensures participants can strategically navigate the opportunities and threats posed by this transformative technology.

  • Co-Founder at The Quantum Index
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Navigate quantum innovation: The index for comparing the quantum readiness of enterprises globally. https://thequantumindex.com/

  • Senior Advisor - Emerging Technology at Mitsubishi Corporation
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    As a Senior Advisor to Mitsubishi Corporation’s London branch, I guide the company in harnessing emerging technologies like Quantum Computing, AI, and Cybersecurity to drive innovation and competitive advantage. My focus is on identifying and implementing cutting-edge solutions that keep Mitsubishi at the forefront of technological advancements. By aligning these emerging technologies with the company's strategic objectives, I help ensure long-term success in a rapidly evolving landscape.