Tom Gimbel

Tom Gimbel is the founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, a staffing, recruiting, and culture firm established in 1998. Under his leadership, LaSalle has consistently demonstrated annual organic revenue growth. The company has been featured on the Inc. 500/5000 list of fastest-growing privately held companies for 11 consecutive years, a rare feat that less than 0.5% of American companies achieve.

Gimbel is a recognized expert on hiring, careers, and company culture, frequently contributing to major publications such as Inc., Fortune, and The Wall Street Journal. He is also a regular guest on television, appearing on shows such as CNBC's "Squawk Box", "TODAY", and Fox Business Network. His insights are further featured in The New York Times and Entrepreneur magazine.

LaSalle Network has garnered over 100 culture and revenue-based awards, including accolades from Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work and Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures. Notably, it has also received multiple “Best Places to Work” awards from both the Chicago Tribune and Crain’s Chicago Business. The company boasts an annual voluntary turnover rate of less than 4% and a staff engagement rate of 97%, highlighting its effective management and positive workplace environment.

Gimbel holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado and participates actively in the leadership community. He serves on the Board of Directors for Ounce of Prevention and the American Staffing Association, and is involved with several professional organizations, including the Young Presidents' Organization, the Economic Club of Chicago, and the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

As a keynote speaker, Gimbel specializes in topics such as CEO & Executive issues, Corporate Culture & Employee Engagement, Future of Work, and Generations in the Workplace. He offers customized presentations tailored to the themes, industries, or specific audiences of each event. Additionally, Gimbel is open to engaging in pre-event activities like panel discussions, Q&A sessions, or meet-and-greets, accommodating various session lengths from 30 minutes to full-day sessions.