Brian Gareau

Leveraging over 31 years of corporate leadership experience at a global Fortune 50 corporation, Brian Gareau specializes in strategic, tactical, and practical solutions to engage and accelerate high performance. He is adept in business development, growth, and intelligence, focusing on corporate culture, employee development, and engagement.

Brian is the co-inventor of Caterpillar’s patent-pending Cultural Assessment Process (CAP) and played a crucial role in the redesign of their global Employee Opinion Survey (EOS) process and launch of their Corporate Values. He significantly contributed to the design and execution of Caterpillar's transformative global Employee Engagement strategy.

Currently serving as a Senior Fellow, Human Capital at The Conference Board, Brian supports a variety of human capital areas, including research, conferences, and strategic human capital practices. His contributions extend to the Association’s monthly publication, Construction Equipment Distribution (CED) Magazine, further emphasizing his expertise in human capital processes.

During his diversified career, he has operated in manufacturing, corporate public affairs, parts & service sales, logistics, and HR. He managed multiple operations and was directly involved in nine new plant startups. Brian has provided organizational effectiveness and development consulting services to nearly 200 locations worldwide.

Brian is an accomplished author and co-author of several key publications including "180 Ways to Build Employee Engagement", "A Slice of Life: The Benefits of Personal Engagement", and a contributing author of "The Engaged Workplace: Organizational Strategies." He has also written "Evan’s Big Surprise and Reagan’s Special Tree," expanding his reach in engaging narrative forms. A recognized speaker, he has shared his insights with prominent organizations and events such as The Conference Board, Corporate Leadership Council, Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), 3M, and McDonald’s Corporation, among others. His presentations are known for connecting with audiences and providing actionable insights on leadership, communication, customer service, and workplace culture.