Bruce Simpson

Bruce Simpson is a lawyer and business leader deeply committed to human rights, and sustainability. He is a Partner at AgeTech Capital, a venture capital and social impact fund investing in technology which enables healthier, wealthier and more fulfilling aging- solving the challenges of and unlocking opportunities for older adults. He is also a Senior Advisor to several startups providing new solutions to environmental and social challenges.

Bruce worked for 33 years in the consulting industry, helping private sector companies to shift from doing traditional CSR activities alongside their business, to full integration of ‘societal purpose’ inside their core business system. This requires redefining corporate strategy, products and services, renewing culture, and taking social/ environmental responsibility for the entire value chain, including suppliers and a broad set of stakeholders. Careful implementation of these strategies enables long term triple bottom line impact for society, the environment and shareholders.

Prior to moving to Canada in 2000, Bruce held various leadership roles in New York and Paris.

Bruce has published 40 articles on sustainability and frequently chairs conferences on that topic. He has also served on the Canadian Boards of Catalyst, the Trans Canada Trail, the Hospital for Sick Children, and the Smart Prosperity Institute

Bruce holds a BA and an MA in law from Cambridge University and an MBA and an MA in international studies from Wharton Business School and the Joseph H. Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania.

Bruce was awarded a Churchill Medallion by Her Majesty the Queen for exploration in China, was a professional ski racer and musician, and is a keen sea kayaker in the arctic. He and his wife Tracy have three sons.