Shardae Simpson

Shardae joined QED Investors in June 2022 and brings more than a decade of experience in executive support, marketing leadership and operations across the hospitality and technology sectors.

Prior to QED, Shardae served as Director of Marketing and Communications at IsI Enterprises, a cybersecurity and compliance firm. She spent seven years as Chief of Staff at Great American Restaurants, where she honed her expertise in operations and executive support within a high-volume hospitality environment. Earlier in her career, she served as Executive Assistant to the CEO at iCore Networks, where she provided direct support to the CEO and C-level management team, driving cross-departmental collaboration and taking on projects across the organization.

Shardae studied Journalism and Promotional Communication at Cleveland State University. Outside of work, she is an avid international traveler with a passion for culinary exploration, enjoys hiking in national parks, and is a devoted Ohio State Buckeyes football fan.