Evan Hackel, the creator of the concept of Ingaged Leadership, is a recognized business and franchise expert, and the principal and founder of the Ingage Consulting firm headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts. Hackel is also a professional speaker and author, and a leader in the field of training. Hackel serves as CEO of Tortal Training, a Charlotte North Carolina-based firm that specializes in developing and implementing interactive training solutions for companies in all sectors. Hackel is the author of the book Ingaging Leadership (Hatfield House, 2015).