Top Employee Engagement Experts 2025

I am Sri Chellappa, the CEO, President, and Co-Founder of Engagedly, an AI-enabled people strategy platform designed to revolutionize traditional performance appraisals. At Engagedly, I focus on simplifying performance reviews by integrating employee engagement and development, helping organizations build high-performing, people-centric cultures. With over 20 years of experience in software development, consulting, and organizational leadership, I have had the privilege of working with leading firms like EY and Capgemini. My career has taught me the immense value of investing in people—not just for their individual success but for the success of the organization as a whole. I am passionate about empowering employees to grow, stay engaged, and develop the skills they need to thrive and advance in their careers. My journey has been shaped by a diverse range of experiences that span technology, health IT, people management, and creative arts. As a filmmaker, I’ve written, directed, and produced six feature films that have been distributed globally on platforms like Netflix, NBCUniversal, Fox International, Showtime, and Amazon Prime. These experiences have fueled my ability to think strategically, lead creatively, and deliver impactful results. Career Highlights: Author: The Black Book of Agile Project Delivery with Distributed Teams, where I share my insights on managing distributed teams effectively. Film Industry Achievements: Writer, Director, and Producer of six feature films with international distribution across major platforms. I am passionate about creating engaged, agile organizations and leveraging my leadership skills to help employees and companies succeed together.

As an experienced HR Manager at ProProfs, I am passionate about building high-performing teams, fostering positive workplace culture, and aligning HR strategies with organizational goals. Throughout my career, I have honed expertise in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and performance management, enabling me to drive both individual and organizational success. At ProProfs, I have successfully led initiatives such as: Streamlining hiring processes to attract top-tier talent. Developing training programs to boost employee skill sets and retention. Implementing HR technologies to enhance operational efficiency. I believe that the heart of any thriving business is its people, and I strive to create environments where employees feel motivated, valued, and empowered to excel.

I’m Charlie Berry, co-founder of Zing Events, a corporate team building company that’s shaking up the way businesses approach teamwork, collaboration, and company culture. With over 20 years in the industry, I’ve worked with the majority of the FTSE 500, designing innovative, high-impact experiences that help teams connect, communicate, and perform at their best. My expertise lies in corporate team building, employee engagement, and experiential events, and I’m passionate about helping companies create meaningful, lasting change through immersive experiences. I’ve seen firsthand how the right activities can transform team dynamics, boost morale, and even improve retention. I can provide expert insights on: The evolution of team building and why traditional approaches often fall flat. The psychology behind great teamwork and how to foster stronger connections. Trends shaping the future of corporate events and workplace culture. How hybrid and remote work impact team cohesion—and what companies can do about it. If you're looking for expert commentary on corporate team building, employee engagement, or workplace culture, I’d love to share my insights and real-world experience to help bring your story to life.

Bradley Keenan is a British technology entrepreneur, CEO, and co-founder of DSMN8, the Employee Advocacy Platform. With a background in sales, Bradley has built three leading B2B marketing technology companies, used by over 1,000 of the world’s leading brands. He is also the author of Employee Advocacy: 101 Cheat Codes.

With a career spanning across ESPs, agencies, and technology providers, Garin Hobbs is an expert in growing email impact and revenue, launching new programs and products, and developing the strategies and thought leadership to support them. The amount of knowledge he has about MarTech and email marketing is phenomenal but, it's not just the depth of information, it's Garin's perspective and how he communicates the application and impact that set's him apart. Garin is a fantastic and enthusiastic leader, collaborator, and strategist, as well as an amazing human.

LinkedIn's Top Voice in Entrepreneurship ► I help (Paralyzed) Entrepreneurs find meaning & clarity ► Business Coach ► Founded 4 startups & 4 successful exits ► Health & Wellness Blogger ► Dad x 3 👇 Growing a portfolio of online businesses → Coaching → E-Book (Cooking up) → Digital Course ( On the way) → Blog: Healthy Work Habits → Newsletter (Taking shape) 💡 I'm on a mission to build a portfolio of digital businesses to make the lives of Overachievers, Mid-Career Professionals & Entrepreneurs more purposeful. 👥Building an audience online to thrive together. 📩 Posts & articles about the process. 🧠 Mental Health Advocate ⚡ Co-founder of Albert Solino Consulting (Exit in 2023) 🏆 Proudly hired, developed, and led an in-house team of 65 consultants. ( Many of them are still colleague-turned friends) ✅ Consulting Portfolio → Management Consultancy → Strategic Planning → OKR → Human Resources → Performance Management → Employee Engagement → Remote Work → Digitalization 👉🏼 Acted as CMO and managed all omnichannel marketing efforts including → Website Development → Google Ads Management → SEO → Blog Management → Youtube Content Marketing → E-mail Marketing → Newsletter Marketing → Referral Partnerships → Business Development ✅ Blue-chip client list including: → Ford (Dearborn, MI) → Cigna Group (Bloomfield, Connecticut) → Concentrix - Webhelp (Fremont -CA & France) → JotForm (SF - CA) → Barsan Global Logistics, Inc. (Chicago - IL) → Novartis / Sandoz (Switzerland) → BEKO Global (Switzerland) → Carrefour (France) → Saint-Gobain (France) → Legrand (France) → Faber-Castell (Germany) → MAHLE (Germany) → Aegon (The Netherlands) → Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) (Turkey) → ENKA Construction (Turkey) → Trendyol.com / Alibaba Group (China - Turkey) → Daiichi Sankyo (Japan) → Elleair International (Japan) → QNB - Qatar National Bank (Qatar) → Metair (South Africa) ⚡ Co-Founder of Corvisio HR Management & OKR Platform (Exit in 2023) ⚡ Co-founded Prosoftly (Exit in 2023) ⚡️ Co-Founder of Mailsoftly (Exit in 2023)

I’m Daniel (He/Him), and I’m the Founder of The Courage Collective. My experience includes work in Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Tech, Consulting, Education, and the Nonprofit Sector. I care deeply about humanizing the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion conversation, bringing impactful ideas to life, and creating meaningful, memorable, and transformational experiences with & for others.

Ritesh Seth, CEO and Co-founder of Empathy Employer, is a business leader and Organizational Culture Strategist. With over 15 years of experience guiding cross-functional teams across Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized businesses, and startups, Ritesh combines his business acumen with a passion for human resources to drive organizational excellence and employee well-being. Holding a Bachelor's in Marketing from Concord University and an MBA from Virginia Tech, Ritesh specializes in business strategy, employer branding, marketing, human resources, and leadership development. He is passionate about developing inclusive workplaces, leveraging data-driven insights to build positive organizational cultures that foster both employee satisfaction and business success. As the driving force behind Empathy Employer, Ritesh works at the intersection of business strategy and HR, developing innovative tools to assess and cultivate organizational empathy. He firmly believes that empathy is the bridge connecting people, purpose, and performance. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Ritesh continues to champion the idea that in today's rapidly evolving business landscape, empathy isn't just a nice-to-have—it's a crucial driver of innovation, employee satisfaction, and sustainable success.