Who We Are

A Collective Built on
Heart, Soul & Craft

Award-winning leaders who envision and create meaningful products and services — driven by research, shaped by empathy, measured by impact.

Leadership

The Founders

Decades of experience across the world's most complex organizations — brought together with a shared belief that insight drives impact.

Sundy Grubel
Sundy Grubel
Founder & CEO

Sundy is an executive with 25 years of leadership in service design, UX research, experience design, and business transformation strategy — with deep cross-industry expertise in finance, healthcare, retail, travel and hospitality.

As Managing Director at JPMorgan Chase, Sundy led the UX research practice focused on innovation in payments, alternative lending, points & rewards, and travel & shopping. As Managing Director at Accenture, she led the regional design strategy practice for Fjord — reimagining hotel guest experiences, patient care, CSR drive-through innovation, and payer/payee journeys at scale.

JPMorgan Chase Accenture / Fjord Sapient 25+ Years Leadership
John Wilkins
John Wilkins
Strategy Executive

John is a client strategy and design executive with 20+ years in digital service design & UX, in-store experience, and digital transformation. Known for blending empathetic, human-centric research with data across finance, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial sectors.

As Group Director at Sapient he drove customer engagement and tech transformation for a major global client. At Fjord at Accenture he tackled customs clearance challenges for a global transportation company. At a retail design consultancy, he reinvented the guest experience for Cirque du Soleil's touring shows.

Education

B.A. Princeton University  ·  MBA University of Georgia  ·  Generative AI, Purdue Online

Sapient Fjord / Accenture 20+ Years
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Our Values

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Heart & Soul Collective, Inc., we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and our community's well-being.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We recognize that diversity is multifaceted — encompassing race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, and cultural background. We actively seek to attract and retain a workforce that reflects our global community.

Fostering Inclusion

Inclusion is about creating an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We are committed to building a culture where differences are acknowledged and celebrated through open dialogue, active listening, and mutual respect.

Action & Accountability

Our commitment to DE&I requires ongoing effort and accountability. We set measurable goals, regularly assess our progress, and provide training and development opportunities to educate our team on DE&I best practices.

Our Vision

Our vision is to create a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are ingrained in our culture and operations — making us a better company and contributing to a more just and equitable society.

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