Gregory F. Simpson
Designing People Experiences That Work at Work
I specialize in designing better workplace experiences through empathy, strategy, and execution. With a passion for people and performance, I help people and teams thrive in environments that support growth, belonging, and meaningful work.
About Me
I’ve built my career helping people thrive at work—from launching high-performing real estate teams to guiding Fortune 100 companies through complex organizational change. My path has spanned marketing, leadership development, and people experience—culminating in a deep focus on designing modern, human-centered workplaces.
I believe the employee experience is the company. It shapes performance, trust, retention, and culture. And it’s not theoretical—I’ve lived it from both the inside and as a consultant.
Career Snapshot
- 📍 State Farm – Marketing, leadership, and regional employee development roles
- 🔎 Engage & Retain – Founder | Employee Engagement Consultant
- 🧭 Accenture – Talent & Organizational Performance | Change Management Lead
- 🚀 Agent In Engagement – Founder | Employee Experience Strategist | Speaker
My career spans corporate and consulting environments with a focus on people experience and employee engagement. I’ve guided internal strategy at State Farm at the regional and departmental level, worked as a change lead at Accenture serving clients like Microsoft and Deutsche Bank, and founded two consultancies—Engage and Retain and Agent In Engagement—centered on improving how people experience work.
I help company leaders provide talented individuals with compelling reasons to join, engage, and grow with their organizations. Whether driving internal transformation or partnering on workplace initiatives, I draw on my strengths in strategy, project management, and relationship-building to deliver meaningful impact.
Today, I serve on the Board of Visionary Growth Advisors and volunteer with the Association for Talent Development New York City Chapter (ATD NYC), where I was proud to serve as its longest-tenured President. My contributions have been recognized globally through multiple appearances on the #Engagement101 list, as a multi-year judge for the Inspiring Workplaces Awards, and as the North American host and speaker for the Inspiring Workplaces PeopleFirst Global Summit.
Across these roles, my goal has always been to create meaningful, productive, and engaging workplace experiences where both people and organizations can thrive.
Highlights & Recognition
From podcast interviews to industry recognition, this section highlights moments where my perspective, passion, and people-first approach to experience design have been featured.
© 2025 Gregory F Simpson