ABOUT STEVE

More than 35 years making culture understandable—and change achievable.

Steve Simpson is an international speaker, author and consultant whose work combines research, practical organisational experience and an engaging, refreshingly direct style.

Steve has worked with organisations across four continents to improve performance and productivity by transforming workplace cultures. Clients have included McLaren Automotive and Next in the UK, Kmart Australia and New Zealand, SAP globally and Toyota Australia.

He is the creator of the UGRs® concept, author of Cracking the Corporate Culture Code, and co-author of four further books including A Culture Turned with Stef du Plessis.

Steve holds a Master’s degree from the University of Alberta and was invited to undertake an Australian lecture tour alongside Harvard University Professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter.

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2015Australian Educator of the Year
2023Nevin Award
2026PSA Life Membership
5Books authored or co-authored

SPEAKER PROFILE

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A short profile of Steve’s approach, stage presence and work with organisations.

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

From boardrooms to international conference stages.

Steve has presented throughout Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Africa and Asia—across leadership, healthcare, safety, service, government and industry conferences.

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