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EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® Winner, Enterprise Growth, GTM, Sales Leadership, M&A Integration, Former CEO (I-Cubed, Walk West, TDM), and Award-winning Author

Donald Thompson

“From the start of my career, I’ve been drawn to building, not just companies, but leaders who outperform. My focus centered on integrating sales, delivery, and P&L, but first and foremost, I ensured that clients never felt disruption, only continuity and value.”

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Donald Thompson is Managing Director of the Workplace Options Center for Organizational Effectiveness, where he helps executive teams align strategy, leadership, and talent for sustainable performance, especially through transformation, AI adoption, and M&A.

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A former tech CEO who led I-Cubed to rapid growth and acquisition by KPIT Technologies, he’s known for building leader-led cultures and go-to-market engines that win enterprise business.

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An EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® honoree, Donald is also a leadership columnist, host of the High Octane Leadership podcast, and co-author of Underestimated, The Inclusive Leadership Handbook, and Meaningful Work: How Purpose, Mastery, and Trust Drive Performance.

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Every leader hits roadblocks. What was a defining challenge in your career that ultimately fueled your growth, and how did you turn it into an advantage?
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High performance often starts with clarity. How do you align your team’s daily actions with your organisation’s bigger vision and purpose?
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Culture drives results. What specific behaviours or systems have you put in place to create a leader-led, high-trust culture?
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Growth requires reinvention. How do you personally stay adaptable and resilient amid rapid change, especially in this AI-driven era?

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