
Speaker
Brian Laperriere
Brian is a sought-after consultant and speaker for his specialized expertise in M&A change management. Over the past 7 years, he has participated in 30 M&A interactions and achieved significant employee retention in environments of major change. He has counseled numerous CEOs on alignment of expectations, communication methodologies, and pre-and-post M&A integration issues to help navigate the challenges of merging firms. A leader with over 20 years of experience, Brian leads HR functions in the high-tech and consulting sectors. He has implemented staff development, performance management and succession planning that have driven solid profitability gains. Brian earned his B.S. in accounting at Ferris State, his MBA at Central Michigan U. and his J.D. at Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He is a proud husband and father. He resides in New Jersey with his sons, and wife Cheryl.
Speaking Engagements and Clients
Brian has appeared with author and lifestyles expert Judith Wright on TV and spoken about the implications of soft addictions in the work place. He is an adjunct faculty at the Wright Leadership Institute for various groups including the Leadership Council for Complex Organizations, Transformation Labs, and Couples Labs.







