Dorian K Simpson

Dorian Simpson helps companies in industries ranging from software to industrial products build leaders and develop strategies for new innovations. Some of the companies he’s worked with include GE, Tyco, Owens Corning, Qwest, Technicolor, FEI, RealNetworks, VTech, Freightliner, and numerous others.

His first book, The Savvy Corporate Innovator, shares his 20 years of experience in leading and participating in innovation efforts.

Before starting his training and consulting practice, Dorian held management positions at Motorola and AT&T in product management, sales, marketing, business development, and engineering. This range of functional experience gives Dorian a deep understanding of cross-functional challenges and solutions. He is also won the prestigious Product of the Year award from Home Theater Magazine for his work on the 4DTV Satellite Receiver, which gave the world it's first truly 500-channel digital television system. (And he appreciates that we all need 500 channels of television.)

As a professional facilitator and workshop leader, Dorian has developed highly rated programs in innovation and product management and has instructed thousands of product leaders at universities and directly with companies.

Dorian has a BSEE from Northwestern University and a MBA from the University of San Diego. He currently lives in Portland, Oregon.