John Simpkins

About John Simpkins

A senior business leader with 25 years in leading cross-functional teams that collaborate to solve problems and make decision that enable the organization to operate more efficiently and more profitably within Legal, Healthcare, and IT/Telecom.Specialties:* Strategic Planning & Integrated Execution * Operational Leadership & Management * Team Management within Complex Environments * Revenue Management & Forecasting* Offer Management & Contract Negotiation Strategy* Project Management & Program Implementation * Leverage Innovation of Technology & Process* Executive Management of Global Clients * Market Segmentation Research & Strategy* Client Loyalty Program Management* Consultative Solution Sales Training & Mentoring

Experience

1. Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and Practice Management

   Eversheds Sutherland

   Jun 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Serving as a key advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, driving strategic initiatives across the firm. • Standardizing practice management processes, enhancing operational consistency and accountability within practice groups. • Fostering alignment and clarity of responsibilities, positioning the organization for increased efficiency and scalability.

Education

• Dallas Theological Seminary

  M.A., Biblical Studies

• Texas A&M University

  B.S., Engineering, Industrial Distribution

  1988 — 1993

Skills

• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Leadership
• Product Marketing
• Negotiation
• Leadership Development
• Program Management
• Saas
• IT/Telecom
• Strategic Planning
• Team Building
• New Business Development
• Process Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Business Strategy