Dr. Leon Herszon
Dr. Leon Herszon, MSc, PhD, PMP, CSM, CSPO, DASSM, is a highly accomplished, versatile, and respected executive with over 30 years of extensive achievements within diverse environments utilizing exemplary management, analytical, organizational, and people skills. He has experience leading teams to improve performance and manage business transformation focused on agility, transparency, teamwork, experimentation, and innovation. Dr. Herszon’s doctoral research explored factors that contribute to project complexity and proposed a model to manage complexity.
Dr. Herszon performed roles as executive and managing director, Chief Agility Officer, entrepreneur, portfolio, program and project director, business transformation leader, corporate educator, Head of IIL Consulting, and is currently the CEO & President of Value Edge Group. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the prestigious Rutgers Business School. Dr. Herszon can communicate in English, French, Portuguese, German, and Spanish, and is also a several times Ironman triathlon finisher.
Authored Articles

Spotlight: Agile Practice Speakers at IIL’s IPM Day 2025
Get excited for IPM Day 2025! This article gives you a sneak peak of dynamic presenters you will be hearing from in the Agile Practices Learning Track!

Spotlight: Project, Program and Portfolio Speakers at IIL’s IPM Day 2025
By The IIL Marketing Team
Get excited for IPM Day 2025! This article gives you a sneak peak of dynamic presenters you will be hearing from at the Project, Program and Portfolio Development track.

Inside Stories Podcast Ep. 26: Dr. Mario Arlt
Dr. Arlt shares strategies for successful digital transformation, emphasizing the role of people, culture, and agility in driving change.

Inside Stories Podcast Ep. 25: Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez
Join this dynamic conversation with Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, global thought leader, author, and advocate for the strategic importance of project management.

Implementation Strategies for Small Businesses
By Dr. Leon Herszon
Implementing AI doesn’t have to be overwhelming—it’s about taking small, intentional steps that lead to big improvements.

Generative AI For Small Business Part 3 | Benefits for the Business Owner, Employees, and Clients
By Dr. Leon Herszon
let’s take a closer look at the real benefits AI brings to the key stakeholders in a small business: business owners, employees, and clients.