James Giroux is the founder of TeamWP, an organization dedicated to empowering teams in the WordPress ecosystem and beyond by fostering a people-first culture. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, James is a seasoned leader, strategist, and mentor who has witnessed the good, the great, and the not-so-great when it comes to team dynamics.

Throughout his career, James has held various leadership roles in prominent WordPress companies which has shaped his understanding of what makes a team thrive. His wealth of experience and lessons learned from both successes and failures has led to the creation of the OpenTeam Framework. This comprehensive roadmap is designed to help teams develop and maintain a people-first culture, ultimately unlocking their full potential.

James is passionate about cultivating an environment where team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. He has become a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the community, regularly sharing his insights on transparent leadership, authentic purpose, and effective communication strategies.

As the driving force behind TeamWP, James is committed to helping companies transform their team culture and create lasting, positive change that leads to higher levels of satisfaction, engagement, and overall performance.

Additional topics: People Leadership, Leadership, Team & Culture