Simona Spelman

U.S. Human Capital Practice Leader, Deloitte

As Deloitte's National Human Capital Leader, Simona Spelman drives the strategy and innovation behind one of the world's largest human capital practices, leading 9,000 professionals in developing the next generation of solutions at the intersection of human performance and emerging technology. She is focused on positioning the practice at the forefront of how work, workforce, and workplace are being reimagined in the age of AI. She is deeply focused on how human and digital workforces can work together seamlessly to drive enterprise value - without losing sight of the enduring human capabilities that make those investments meaningful. 
 
Simona is an active voice in the Human x Machine conversation and has contributed to some of the field's most visible platforms. She is a contributing author to Deloitte's 2026 Global Human Capital Trends report and is a co-host on Deloitte FWD: Technology podcast. She has spoken at marquee events including AWS re:Invent and other premier technology and workforce stages, bringing her perspective on AI adoption, the future of work, and building high-performing organizations. 
Outside of work, Simona's story is rooted in her Sicilian heritage.  She and her family immigrated from Sicily to the U.S. and she counts herself fortunate to be living the American Dream every day. She loves running, fashion, cooking, and eating (Sicilian, after all), and spending time with her husband, two daughters, and friends, especially traveling and discovering new places.