Principal - Simonelli Innovation

Mick Simonelli

Mick is a dynamic thought leader on innovation in large organizations. As an independent consultant for large companies; Mick leads Simonelli Innovation LLC, a lean, agile, consulting firm that uses proven, practical financial services industry experience to achieve ground breaking, multi-year results. Prior to Simonelli Innovation, Mick served as the senior innovation executive for USAA, where he built and drove the enterprise-wide innovation program to world class status. During his tenure, USAA received numerous awards and accolades including Info Week 500's most innovative, BusinessWeek's #1 customer service, and people's choice awards. Before that, Mick served as a lead innovator in multiple positions.

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Strategy2 min read

Why Relationships Are Essential To Research

The tangible impact of deep relationships

Mick Simonelli · 29 April 2025

Culture2 min read

The Gift Of Writing a Book

The case studies, methods, and frameworks for exploring new ways of discovering new value can give you the tools for transforming your organization and placing it in a prime position to thrive.

Mick Simonelli · 29 April 2025

Strategy2 min read

Risk Aversion: The Biggest Innovation Obstacle Fear of risk is the biggest factor holding financial services organizations back from innovating.

The organizational structure of a company also influences its ability to assume risk. The more hierarchical and formal the organizational structure is, the more likely it is to reduce risk at each level of the hierarchy.

Mick Simonelli · 29 April 2025