Stefan J. M. Swanepoel (/ˈswɒnəpuːl/; born January 5, 1958), is an American business executive, author and real estate businessperson. He has served as president of two non-profit organizations and seven companies, including a New York-based global franchise network. He is most known as a business and trends author, having written more than 20 books and reports. His books have been listed on the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists.