Lyndsey Simpson

Lyndsey Simpson is the founder of 55/Redefined, an organisation dedicated to empowering the over-50s workforce and the businesses that employ them. She combines exclusive data and insight on the over-50 demographic with practical programmes that help organisations recruit, retain and leverage the strengths of seasoned professionals. Lyndsey’s research highlights the talents, preferences and aspirations of older workers, providing businesses with evidence to design inclusive talent strategies and unlock the potential of this often-overlooked cohort. Her work reframes age as an asset, championing new pathways to employment and leadership that benefit individuals and organisations alike. Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 35 Businesswomen by Management Today and The Sunday Times and listed among the UK’s 50 Most Inspirational Female Entrepreneurs, she was shortlisted for the Veuve Clicquot Bold Future Award in 2024. Lyndsey’s book, The Age Rebellion: Plan Your Future and Thrive, is due for publication in May 2026.