Top Organizational Culture Experts 2025

I am a Culture Architect, International Keynote Speaker, Author, and recovering Human Resource Executive. After leading the cultural integration of multiple mergers and organizational turnarounds, I came to recognize that culture is the soil in which everything in the organization lives or dies. My firm, Tony Moore Speaks, works with leaders who want to improve bottom-line performance by creating a culture of engagement and ownership. Referred to by one executive as a “modern-day combination of Tony Robbins, Les Brown, and John Maxwell,” I have had the privilege of speaking to audiences from New York to California. I blend inspiration, rich content, and humorous stories to transform abstract concepts into concrete, actionable steps. As an opening speaker my commitment is to motivate your audience and prepare them for learning, and as a closer, I will send them home riding high.

Collaborative leader and problem solver with 21 years experience in the high tech industry. Adept at understanding and connecting with a diverse range of people and cultures. Proven track record of using data and analytics to deliver meaningful solutions and services. Passionate about employee engagement, team cohesion, manager/leader development and trends related to the future of work. Specialties include Organizational Health and Culture; Workforce Planning, Strategy Development and Strategy-to-Action Planning; Data Quality, Master Data Management and Business Intelligence. Active volunteer in the local community.

Angela R. Howard is a globally recognized equity-centered organizational culture and change strategist who speaks, writes, and advocates for the transformative power of work in driving social impact. As the Founder of Call for Culture, a strategic advisory firm and community of practice, Angela helps organizations align, mobilize, and transform into humane, people-centered workplaces that create meaningful and lasting change. A former executive leader and Head of People and Culture, Angela has firsthand experience navigating organizations through complex culture transformations. She has witnessed how the workplace often lags behind societal and generational shifts, and how unsustainable approaches to change can negatively impact both people and profit. Leveraging her expertise, Angela has guided organizations worldwide to build sustainable, adaptive, and responsive workplace cultures. Angela holds an MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and lives in the Chicagoland area, where she and her team lead Call for Culture’s annual Culture Impact Lab conference. This event brings together culture changemakers to address challenges at the intersection of social impact and the workplace, fostering a vision for a more equitable, inclusive, and just future of work. Learn more about Call for Culture: https://callforculture.com/ Learn more about the Culture Impact Lab: https://callforculture.com/culture-impact-lab

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.

I help executives tackle complex challenges around organizational culture and DEI. I'm a data nerd with the heart of a strategist, delivering high-touch consulting and advising to leaders in scaling businesses. As the Director of Process Change, I lead the design and implementation of employee engagement and development initiatives for companies across technology, cyber-security, and healthcare.

Like many of us, my career its has been an interesting journey with twists and turns, taking me from Sales Manager to Head of Leadership Development at Google Asia. Along the path, I've lived and breathed the unique experience of how technology disrupts industries and how to navigate that change successfully through your people. As a Sociology Major and Culture Change Expert, my drive is to create environments founded on trust and psychological safety where teams can be empowered and thrive.

Anu Mandapati is a nationally recognized expert in leadership, culture, and organizational transformation. As a Fractional Chief Culture & Talent Officer, master-certified coach, and trusted advisor to boards and executive teams, she helps mission-driven organizations build workplaces where culture, leadership, and performance thrive. Anu has led culture and talent initiatives across industries — from professional services firms like PwC, to financial institutions like Quicken Loans (now Rocket Companies), to federal agencies like FEMA, and nonprofits like the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She partners with leaders navigating pivotal moments of change — including M&A, leadership transitions, cultural misalignment, and shifts in business strategy. Named a a Top 100 People Leader, Culture Pioneer, and Visionary in Inclusive Talent Leadership, her work has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Inc., HR Daily Advisor, and Yahoo. She also serves on the teaching staff of Harvard Extension School and the People and Culture Strategy Institute. Known for her strategic insight, human-first approach, and ability to spark courageous leadership, Anu helps executives and teams create cultures that not only perform — but endure. 🎤 Media-ready topics she covers: + Leading through organizational change and uncertainty + Building aligned, high-trust executive teams + Culture as a business driver + Influence without authority + The future of leadership is human

An experienced change maker, I prioritize the disruption of harmful systems, creating and facilitating brave spaces and opportunities for individuals to explore their intersectional identities, and empowering every individual to bring their whole self to work. Utilizing a holistic approach, I excel at collaborating with key players to craft strategic vision and operationalizing strong action steps to elevate workplace culture to a healthy culture of belonging. With an extensive background in Human Resources, operations, and programming within the non-profit, education, and tech sectors, I keep a focused eye on the long-term mission and ensure I infuse humor in everything I do along the way. I'm also not afraid to openly share my love for Brooklyn and donuts! Experienced in DEI, relationship management, conflict mediation and management, coaching, Human Resources, compliance, financial and budget management, administration, and auditing.

Passionate about driving impactful results and solving complex challenges. With a strong background in Back-end,Devops and SRE, I thrive at the crossroads of innovation and strategy. My focus is on leveraging leadership to create meaningful change and foster growth. Collaboration and continuous learning are at the heart of my approach, as I believe the best solutions come from teamwork. When I’m not working, I enjoy video games and watching football.

As a social impact leader and catalyst for change, I bring a forward-thinking and human-centered approach to addressing the challenges and opportunities of today’s evolving workplaces and society. Organizations turn to me for systems thinking to help humanize the workplace by empowering leaders to thrive and lead authentically. Executives trust me to transform workplace culture, advance inclusive leadership and belonging, and guide their teams through complex change with resilience, equity, and empathy by centering the employee experience. My work blends emotional regulation, storytelling, and effective strategy to support leadership that responds—not reacts—to complex challenges.

Strategic leader with over 15 years' hands-on experiences in directing HR and business operations in fast-paced environments of different industries, with regards to culture transformation and organizational development. Managing People, Purpose and Culture with executable strategies that motivate teams to exceed corporate objectives through various economic cycles, and leading company growth and transformation with a robust People and Culture gene. Thrives on building teams, creating positive culture, and streamlining operational processes. Helps organizations succeed by building happy, empowered, engaged teams and removing the barriers that impede impact. A gatekeeper for the Company, a champion for the Employee, a balance act for the Team and a leader of a Change!

I am a self-funded and alternate funded health plan expert with almost a decade of experience helping employers and brokers create innovative solutions that reduce healthcare costs. I also have over seven years of experience as a national keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, podcast host, media personality, and author. I am regularly featured at events across the country providing expert perspective for helping employers create strategies to improve healthcare outcomes and improve employee retention. I leverage my vast resource base and personal knowledge of innovative strategies such as direct primary care, reference-based pricing, and new pharmacy solutions to drive change and reduce costs. I am passionate about making a positive impact on the lives and businesses of my clients and partners.

I challenge the status quo and inspire others to take a positive step towards progress. I do this through facilitating leadership development courses and coaching leaders through proven brain-based methods.

Co-Founder at Open Org (www.openorg.fyi)After 15 years working as Founders, People Leaders and advisors to startups & scaleups all over the world we saw a huge opportunity to help companies embrace transparency as a lever to improve culture and company health.Since launch as a 2-person team we’ve: Shipped dozens of resources & templates viewed over 800,000 times Created www.openverse.fyi, which shot to 10,000 visitors a month in it's first month Built a social following of over 70k people people Launched www.peoplemetrics.fyi, a people metrics platform powered by data crowdsourced from over 600 startups Grown a global paid community of 500 people leaders building more transparent orgs And currently support ~20 startup people teams on a bespoke, hands-on advisory basis across their people & culture goalsWe're building the support stack for companies that want to anchor their culture on transparency.For more info check out: www.openorg.fyi for community & advisory support www.openverse.fyi to discover & launch free, open resources www.peoplemetrics.fyi for benchmarking, data & insights powered by data crowdsourced from other startups & scaleups. or feel free to book time in for a chat www.calendly.com/open-org/adam30Join our newsletters! news.openorg.fyi/subscribe https://openverse.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Chris Dyer is a recognized company culture and remote work expert. As a former CEO managing thousands of people, his companies consistently were named a best place to work. They have also been named a fastest growing company by Inc Magazine 5 times. Chris routinely consults and speaks, and Inc Magazine ranked him as the #1 Leadership Speaker on Culture. He has two bestselling books The Power of Company Culture and Remote Work, and has been named #5 on the Leadershum Power List, a Top 50 Voice in Leadership, a Top 40 Change Management Guru, a Top 50 Global Thought Leader, and a Top 50 leadership podcast, Top 50 HR Leaders Shaping the Future of Work, and a Top 101 Global Employee Engagement & Experience Influencers by Inspiring Workplaces and Work Buzz, just this year. As a keynote speaker his goal is to inspire audiences with a straightforward delivery, insightful candor, and engaging humor. His talks leave audiences permanently transformed, offering innovative perspectives on leadership to improve company culture, and empower organizations to discover new successes. Countless companies have unlocked productivity, performance, and profits by implementing his 7 Pillar Strategy.

Curiosity is my superpower; I use it to build, lead, and innovate. Whether it’s developing ethical AI solutions, leading teams, or teaching others how to leverage AI effectively, I bring a curious twist to every conversation. If you love tech, big ideas, and a little controlled chaos, you’re in the right place. What are you missing by not being curious? Curiosity is how you stay ahead and turn uncertainty into opportunity and clarity. Stepping away from my last startup allowed me to explore Web3, AI, and what it takes to scale with impact. That’s when I realized that curiosity is one of the most undervalued growth strategies in business. AI, Web3, scaling, and community-building will not succeed without leaders who ask the right questions before rushing to answers. The most significant breakthroughs don’t come from chasing trends. They come from pausing long enough to ask a better question. I help entrepreneurs, founders, and leaders turn curiosity into their competitive edge. I leverage AI, strategy, and culture to build products and services that are not only scalable but also ethical and inclusive. Through Curiosity as a Service, I can help you: Build ethical AI products your customers trust, and your competitors can’t replicate. Integrate AI without losing trust or differentiation. Leverage AI for new revenue, not just efficiency. I can help you break out of survival mode and unlock sustainable growth using curiosity, AI-driven insights, and strategic decision-making. Most of my clients see a 25% revenue increase within 90 days. Are you curious about what smarter strategy and AI could do for you? Book a 30-minute free consultation. https://tidycal.com/marierokerjones/freeconsult

• CEO at Humantelligence (AI Coach for Smarter Talent Management, Engagement, & Team Collaboration) • CEO & Founder at Gonza Executive Search (Leading PE-focused executive search firm) • Partner at Korn Ferry + Heidrick & Struggles (The 2 largest global executive search firms) • CEO at Decathlon ($120B global sports manufacturer & retailer, based in France, with over 2,500+ stores) • CMO & COO at Puma (Led global sports brand turnaround) John is a thought-leader, speaker, and business executive in the human capital management, B2B enterprise software, AI for Future of Work, team collaboration, recruiting, & culture space. He studied at elite institutions, including Harvard (BA'93), Wharton (MBA'98), & the Lauder Institute at U. Penn (MA'98), which has contributed greatly to his ever-expanding global network of colleagues, peers, & friends. In fact, John's network is a testament to his passion for connection. Throughout his life, he’s held a deep affinity for connecting with people. Fondly dubbed the Facebook before Facebook by many of his friends, John spent much of his younger life connecting with others from around the world. Pre-internet, social media, or email, John always built and implemented effective systems for staying in touch with his 15,000+ pen pals, which would soon underscore his professional endeavors. In addition to fluency in five languages and living abroad in 8 different countries over 20+ years, John's professional journey further highlights his personal passion for deep human connection. Focused on aligning executives & companies for the right fit, he became one of the top executive search recruiters in the country, invited by the President of NBC Universal to appear on "The Apprentice", where he replaced Donald Trump’s advisor in the boardroom and advised him throughout Season 10. John firmly believes that connection is the key to a fulfilling life. Deep, meaningful relationships are what truly define our existence, growth, and understanding -- both personally and professionally. John is Cuban-American from the Washington, D.C. area & is married to Indian doctor Aarti Oberoi Jerath. They have two children, Ashoka and Aura Devi.

𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗦 Most companies focus on surface-level perks—office decor, ping-pong, & snacks—thinking these will transform their culture. But real change doesn’t come from rearranging furniture. When your culture isn’t strong, here’s what happens: * Hard to attract & retain top talent * Low employee engagement & high turnover * Low productivity* Innovation & growth stall * Low customer satisfaction The good news? 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀. 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗜 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 I help business leaders create thriving workplace cultures that drive engagement & growth. 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟱+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁, I bring a research-driven, people-first approach to solving complex workplace challenges. My passion is helping leaders go from feeling frustrated by "people issues" to 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲s 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲. At 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲, we don’t do superficial change. 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦: 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 A multi-campus community college struggled with a fractured culture. Each campus operated as its own entity, creating silos & inconsistencies. We developed a shared values framework to align decision-making & unify culture. 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀 A software company faced high turnover and low customer satisfaction. We built a culture program focused on employee recognition and customer experience. Turnover dropped, morale improved, & customer satisfaction increased. * 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 An aviation company needed to reinforce a safety-first culture across its global bases. We developed an immersive 9-month safety culture program. The result? A major industry award & a culture where employees were actively invested in safety. 𝗟𝗘𝗧’𝗦 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗔 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶-𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂: www.culturegrove.com/call Let’s connect—because great cultures don’t happen by accident. They’re built with intention.